daimon

/ˌdaɪˈmoʊn/
IPA guide

Other forms: daimons

Definitions of daimon
  1. noun
    an evil supernatural being
    synonyms: daemon, demon, devil, fiend
    see moresee less
    types:
    incubus
    a male demon believed to visit people while they sleep and to consort with sleeping women
    succuba, succubus
    a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men
    dibbuk, dybbuk
    (Jewish folklore) a demon that enters the body of a living person and controls that body's behavior
    type of:
    evil spirit
    a spirit tending to cause harm
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘daimon'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family