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demon (oh)



[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Late Latin; Origin: daemon 'evil spirit', from Greek daimon]
an evil spirit or force
::He was speeding down the motorway as if pursued by a demon.
[usually plural] something that makes you anxious and causes you problems
::She struggled with her husband's demons of addiction and alcoholism.
someone who is very good at something - often used humorously
::a demon cook
the demon drink
BrE alcoholic drink - often used humorously
-see also daemon