The definition of an afrit is an Arabian mythological character that is evil or demonic and has supernatural powers. An example of the afrit is the monster who turns a prince into an ape in the piece of Arabic literature titled One Thousand and One Nights. noun.

What does Afreet mean in Arabic?

: a powerful evil jinni, demon, or monstrous giant in Arabic mythology.

What do you mean by devil?

1 often capitalized : the most powerful spirit of evil. 2 : an evil spirit : demon, fiend. 3 : a wicked or cruel person. 4 : an attractive, mischievous, or unfortunate person a handsome devil poor devils.