Asmodeus

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

/ ˌæz məˈdi əs, ˌæs- /

noun Jewish Demonology.

an evil spirit.

Origin of Asmodeus

< Latin Asmodaeus < Greek Asmodaîos < Hebrew ashmədhai

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Examples from the Web for asmodeus

Along with pretty Saracen maidens, or memories of them, were brought back into Europe legends of Asmodeus.
Demonology and Devil-lore|Moncure Daniel Conway
The devils of Lust are considered elsewhere, and Asmodeus among them; there is another aspect of him which here concerns us.
Demonology and Devil-lore|Moncure Daniel Conway
The smoke from the heart or liver of a fish was more efficacious against Asmodeus.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 2 (of 10)|Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
She would cleave to the good God Lucifer, and she aspired to be the bride of Asmodeus.
Devil-Worship in France|Arthur Edward Waite

Gentle reader, place yourself by his side, and now attend as closely as the favored student did to Asmodeus.
Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848|Various

British Dictionary definitions for asmodeus

Asmodeus

/ (æsˈməʊdɪəs, ˌæsməʊˈdiːəs) /

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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