cacodemon
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- cacodaemoniac adjective
- cacodaemonic adjective
- cacodemoniac adjective
- cacodemonic adjective
Etymology
Origin of cacodemon
First recorded in 1585–95, cacodemon is from the Greek word kakodaímōn having an evil genius, ill-fated. See caco-, demon
Example Sentences
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A 22-inch long demon head, the focal point of the sculpture, was made using urethane resin, as were iconic game elements like the "Doom face" character avatar and the plasma-spewing cacodemon.
From The Verge • Oct. 23, 2014
Consequently, if Mrs Warren must needs be a demon, a bookmaker must be a cacodemon.
From Mrs. Warren's Profession by Shaw, Bernard
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