Definition of DAIMON

daimon

Meanings

Plural: daimones, daimons

Noun

  • an evil supernatural being
  • Synonym of demon, particularly as
  • Synonym of demon, particularly as
  • A tutelary deity or spirit that watches over a person or place.

Origin / Etymology

A modern romanization of Ancient Greek δαίμων (daímōn, “the one who divides, dispenser, tutelary deity”), intended to distinguish its ancient Greek sense from later conceptions of demons. Compare Ancient Greek Λᾰκεδαίμων (Lăkedaímōn, “Laconian dispenser”).

Synonyms

daemon, demon, devil, fiend, particularly as

Scrabble Score: 9

daimon is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
daimon is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
daimon is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

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