rawheads
noun (plural only) as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:He described the scene as a morbid play of rawheads and rowans, where every blade of grass and tree trunk seemed to whisper of ancient murder.
Definition:An idiom in British English that historically refers to ghastly sights, especially ascribed to witches during the witch trials. The term 'rowans' refers to red berries often used to ward off evil.
From rawheads and rowans
Example:In his novel, the protagonist came face to face with the rawheads of the forest, their eyes glowing with a dreadful, unnatural light.
Definition:A reference to terrifying, unnatural beings in stories or folklore.
From the rawheads of the forest
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