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demon

de·mon [ dmən ] (plural de·mons)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. supposed evil spirit: a supposed ghost or spirit regarded as evil

2. personal fear or anxiety: a fear or anxiety that torments somebody
We all have our own personal demons.

3. expert: somebody who is very skilled at something ( informal )

[13th century. Via Latin daemon, medieval Latin demon "evil spirit" < Greek daimōn "divine power, guiding spirit"]
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