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daemon1

Syllabification: (dae·mon)
Pronunciation: /ˈdēmən/
(also daimon)
Definition of daemon

noun

  • 1(in ancient Greek belief) a divinity or supernatural being of a nature between gods and humans.
  • an inner or attendant spirit or inspiring force.

Derivatives

daemonic

Pronunciation: /diˈmänik/
adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: common spelling of demon1 until the 19th century

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