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单词 demonifuge
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Definition of demonifuge in English:

demonifuge

noun diːˈmɒnɪfjuː(d)ʒdɪˈmɒnɪfjuː(d)ʒ
  • A substance or medicine used to exorcize a demon; (also more generally) anything thought to give protection against evil spirits.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hartley (?1709–1784), religious writer and translator. From classical Latin daemōn demon + -i- + -fuge, after e.g. febrifuge.

Definition of demonifuge in US English:

demonifuge

noun
  • A substance or medicine used to exorcize a demon; (also more generally) anything thought to give protection against evil spirits.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hartley (?1709–1784), religious writer and translator. From classical Latin daemōn demon + -i- + -fuge, after e.g. febrifuge.

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