Contionary:ⲇⲁⲓⲙⲱⲛ

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Maryan Coptic

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek δαίμων (daímōn).

Pronunciation

  • (Central) IPA: /ˈtaɪmon/, [ˈtäɪ̯.mon]
  • (Nahlic) IPA: [ˈtæ̈ɪ̯.mɑ̃n]
  • (Cholevic) IPA: [ˈðe̞.mo̞n]
  • (Thebian) IPA: [ˈt̪ai̯.mɔn]

Noun

ⲇⲁⲓⲙⲱⲛ (daimōn) m.

  1. (Central, Nahlic, Thebian) deity (usually of Greek/Roman origin)
  2. (Central, Nahlic, Thebian) guardian spirit
  3. (Cholevic) demon, evil spirit