lamia

/ˈleɪmiə/
/ˈleɪmiə/
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Other forms: lamias; lamiae

Definitions of lamia
  1. noun
    (folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living
    synonyms: vampire
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    type of:
    evil spirit
    a spirit tending to cause harm
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