Definition of DAIMON

daimon

Plural: daimones, daimons

Noun

  • An attendant spirit or divine power influencing one's destiny.
  • 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.

Examples

  • It was as if a DAIMON guided my hand to pick the exact tiles needed for a bingo.

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

Words With Friends Score: 11

daimon: valid Words With Friends Word