tokoloshe

[tɔkɔlɔˈʃɛ]

Definitions

1. noun

A mythical creature in South African folklore, often depicted as a mischievous or evil spirit

“The villagers believed that the strange noises at night were caused by the tokoloshe, a creature from their local legends.”

Synonyms

  • malevolent entity
  • mischievous spirit

Antonyms

  • angelic being
  • beneficent spirit