demoness
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- noun
- /ˈdɛmənɛs/
- Literature
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demonia
- For in the meantime, a dragon had set up its nest at the base of the tree, the Zu-bird had placed his young in its crown, and in its midst, the demoness Lilith had built her house.
Examples
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Death to the demoness Allegra Geller!
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Demoness!
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No, it's just Death to the demoness!
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The mask of a demoness.
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Death to the demoness Allegra Geller.
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In the 1930s, scholars identified the voluptuous woman on this terracotta plaque (called the Burney Relief) as the Babylonian demoness Lilith.
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According to Mesopotamian myths, the demoness Lilith (lilitu or ardat lil) flew at night, seducing men and killing pregnant women and babies.
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In the story, the hero had to confront a powerful demoness who sought to ruin the kingdom.
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The ancient texts describe a demoness known for her enchanting beauty and malevolent deeds.
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Legends often depict the demoness as a seductress who lures men into danger.
Synonyms
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A harmful spirit that people believe can enter and hurt someone
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A powerful spirit that represents evil and tempts people
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A cruel woman who treats people very badly
Being related to an evil spirit or showing its control
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Demoness comes from demon, which comes from the old Greek daimon meaning 'spirit'. The ending -ess marks a female, like in actress, so a demoness is a female spirit or demon in myths and stories.