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· Ancient Greek
δαίμων
4 English words descend from Ancient Greek
δαίμων
, most common first.
demon
An evil being resident in or working for Hell; a devil.
daemon
A minor deity or divinity.
daimon
Synonym of demon, particularly as
daimonic
In the way of a daimon; befitting a demon; fiendish.