eudemon









eudemon


eudemon or eu·dae·mon [yoo-dee-muh n] ExamplesWord Origin noun

  1. a good or benevolent demon or spirit.

Origin of eudemon 1620–30; Greek eudaímōn blessed with a good genius, fortunate, happy, equivalent to eu- eu- + daímōn destiny, fortune, lot; see demon Examples from the Web for eudemon Historical Examples of eudemon

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

    History of Education

    Levi Seeley

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

    Gargantua and Pantagruel, Complete.

    Francois Rabelais

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

    Gargantua and Pantagruel, Complete.

    Francois Rabelais

  • British Dictionary definitions for eudemon eudemon eudaemon noun

    1. a benevolent spirit or demon

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

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