demoniac

Definitions


[dɪˈməʊnɪak], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or characteristic of a demon or demons
(e.g: a goddess with both divine and demoniac qualities)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French demoniaque, from ecclesiastical Latin daemoniacus, from daemonium ‘lesser or evil spirit’ (see demon)


[dɪˈməʊnɪak], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person supposedly possessed by an evil spirit


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French demoniaque, from ecclesiastical Latin daemoniacus, from daemonium ‘lesser or evil spirit’ (see demon)




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