ܕܝܘܐ

Classical Syriac

[dajwɑ], [dajwe]

noun
Definitions
  • demon, devil, evil spirit

Etymology

Derived from Old Persian 𐎭𐎡𐎺 (false god, demon).

Origin

Old Persian

𐎭𐎡𐎺

Gloss

false god, demon

Concept
Semantic Field

Religion and belief

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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