Synonyms of daimonnext

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Greek daímōn — more at demon

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of daimon was in 1769

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“Daimon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daimon. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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