demons

We have found lemma(root) word of demons : daemon.

Definitions


[ˈdiːmən], (Noun)

Definitions:
- (in ancient Greek belief) a divinity or supernatural being of a nature between gods and humans



Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: common spelling of demon until the 19th century


[ˈdiːmən], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a background process that handles requests for services such as print spooling and file transfers, and is dormant when not required


Phrases:

Origin:
1970s: perhaps from d(isk) a(nd) e(xecution) mon(itor) or from de(vice) mon(itor), or a transferred use of demon




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