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demon

The correct spelling is demon.

How to pronounce demon

/ˈdiː.mən/
noun

IPA: /ˈdiː.mən/

Say it like: Dem-on

The correct spelling is demon. An evil supernatural spirit. For example: "He’s a demon at the card tables."

Usage Examples

He’s a demon at the card tables.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An evil supernatural spirit.
  2. 2.A neutral supernatural spirit.
  3. 3.Someone with great strength, passion or skill for a particular activity, pursuit etc.; an enthusiast.
  4. 4.A form of patience (known as Canfield in the US).
  5. 5.Any of various hesperiid butterflies of the genera Notocrypta and Udaspes.

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