vampireA creature from folklore that subsists by feeding on the life essence (usually in the form of blood) of the living.
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A mythical creature said to exist by consuming human blood."Dracula is portrayed as a vampire in Bram Stoker's novel."
transylvaniaA geographical region located in the central part of Romania. Known for its association with vampires, especially Count Dracula.
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A historical region located in the central part of Romania."Transylvania is best known as the mysterious land of bloodthirsty vampires and howling wolves."
immortalLiving forever; never dying or decaying. In Dracula, vampires are portrayed as immortal beings.
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Living forever, never dying."In fiction, vampires are often portrayed as immortal creatures."
stakeA wooden post with a pointed end, often used for killing vampires in folklore.
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A strong wooden stick with a sharp point, used as a weapon."According to folklore, a vampire can be killed if a wooden stake is driven through its heart."
undeadIn mythology and fantasy, undead are beings are deceased but behave as if they were alive.
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Beings that are deceased but behave as if they were alive."Vampires are often described as undead as they arise from the dead and live by feeding on the life essence of living creatures."