Asmodeus

[az-muh-dee-uh s, as-]

noun Jewish Demonology.

an evil spirit.

Origin of Asmodeus

< Latin Asmodaeus < Greek Asmodaîos < Hebrew ashmədhai

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Historical Examples of asmodeus

Like the cloak of Asmodeus, it was covered over with figures.
Leading Articles on Various Subjects
Hugh Miller
Aeshma, later Asmodeus, may be named; he is one of the Drvants, or storm-fiends.
History of Religion
Allan Menzies
Had the real horned Asmodeus walked in, the agitation could not have been greater.
Ghetto Comedies
Israel Zangwill
His 'Asmodeus,' on the tongue of the world, might be doing the part of Mentor really.
The Amazing Marriage, Complete
George Meredith
Benfey identified Asmodeus as Zend Aêshma-daêva, demon of lust.
Demonology and Devil-lore
Moncure Daniel Conway

British Dictionary definitions for asmodeus

Asmodeus

noun

(in Jewish demonology) prince of the demons

Word Origin for Asmodeus

via Latin Asmodaeus, from Avestan Aēsma-daēva, spirit of anger

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Word Origin and History for asmodeus

Asmodeus

evil spirit, prince of demons, from Latin Asmodaeus, from Greek Asmodaios, from Talmudic Hebrew Ashmeday, from Avestan Aeshma-dæva, "Aeshma the deceitful," from aeshma "anger," daeva- "spirit, demon."