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n.
n. An evil spirit; the evil one; the devil.
n. One of bad disposition; a fiend.
n. A dust storm.
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n. (Islam) a rebellious jinni who leads men astray
Word Usage
"The true shaitan is not a posturing pretender to romantic rebellion, not a puffed-up fool in black and scarlet, but a harlequin in ragged motley, dark and light, grinning wickedly but with sorrow in his eyes."