Vampire: meaning, definitions and examples
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vampire
[ หvรฆmpaษชษr ]
legendary creature
A vampire is a mythical creature that is said to feed on the blood of the living. Vampires are often depicted as pale, nocturnal beings with fangs and the ability to transform into bats. They are commonly associated with immortality, supernatural powers, and a fear of sunlight.
Synonyms
bloodsucker, creature of the night, undead
Examples of usage
- Count Dracula is one of the most famous vampires in literature.
- The vampire's bite is said to turn its victims into vampires themselves.
- In some cultures, people believed that placing garlic near doorways could ward off vampires.
Translations
Translations of the word "vampire" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vampiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฟเคถเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Vampir
๐ฎ๐ฉ vampir
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฐะผะฟัั
๐ต๐ฑ wampir
๐ฏ๐ต ๅธ่ก้ฌผ (ใใ ใใใคใ)
๐ซ๐ท vampire
๐ช๐ธ vampiro
๐น๐ท vampir
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฑํ์ด์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุตุงุต ุฏู ุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ upรญr
๐ธ๐ฐ upรญr
๐จ๐ณ ๅธ่ก้ฌผ (xฤซxuรจguว)
๐ธ๐ฎ vampir
๐ฎ๐ธ vampรญra
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะฐะผะฟะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vampir
๐ฒ๐ฝ vampiro
Word origin
The word 'vampire' originated from Eastern European folklore, particularly from Slavic and Romanian traditions. The concept of vampires has existed for centuries, with variations in different cultures. The modern image of vampires, as popularized in literature and film, has evolved from these traditional beliefs.