deˇmon
Variant(s): or daeˇmon /'dE-m&n/
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English demon, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin daemon evil spirit, from Latin, divinity, spirit, from Greek daimOn, probably from daiesthai to distribute -- more at TIDE
Date: 13th century
1 a : an evil spirit b : a source or agent of evil, harm, distress, or ruin
2 usually daemon : an attendant power or spirit : GENIUS
3 usually daemon : a supernatural being of Greek mythology intermediate between gods and men
4 : one that has exceptional enthusiasm, drive, or effectiveness
- deˇmoˇniˇan /di-'mO-nE-&n/ adjective
- deˇmonˇizaˇtion /"dE-m&-n&-'zA-sh&n/ noun
- deˇmonˇize /'dE-m&-"nIz/ transitive verb