Asmodeus
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Asmodeus
< Latin Asmodaeus < Greek Asmodaîos < Hebrew ashmədhai
Example Sentences
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That’s a whole lot of paranormal shenanigans in a barebones story surrounding a demon named Asmodeus, nicknamed Tobi, infecting the lives of Katie Featherstone and her lineage.
From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2022
First, the outright terror of Matthias standing off against Asmodeus in the first Redwall hooked me like nothing else.
From The Verge • Feb. 13, 2021
The snake hypnotism is a great use of the central animal-fantasy conceit, and the fact that Asmodeus isn’t the primary villain makes the encounter that much more unsettling.
From The Verge • Feb. 13, 2021
It served as a breathing hole for Asmodeus, also as amplification to echo the dreaded name through the caves and tunnels as a warning to intruders.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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Asmodeus was in the passage sliding towards them.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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