eudemon

or eu·dae·mon

[ yoo-dee-muhn ]

noun

1. a good or benevolent demon or spirit.

eudemon

/ juːˈdiːmən /

noun

1. a benevolent spirit or demon

Word History and Origins

Origin of eudemon¹

1620–30; < Greek eudaímōn blessed with a good genius, fortunate, happy, equivalent to eu- eu- + daímōn destiny, fortune, lot; demon

Word History and Origins

Origin of eudemon¹

C17: from Greek eudaimōn, from eu- + daimōn in-dwelling spirit; see demon

Example Sentences

Eudemon perceived him first, and calling Gargantua said, Sir, come and see Absalom hanging.

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The devils have passed there, said Eudemon, to carry away the damned souls.

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Gargantua, a man of fifty-five, is introduced to Eudemon, a boy of twelve.

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