daeva

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Etymology

Transliteration of Avestan 𐬛𐬀𐬉𐬎𐬎𐬀 (daēuua). Doublet of deva.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdiːvə/

Noun

daeva (plural daevas)

  1. (Zoroastrianism) A supernatural entity of disagreeable nature, usually considered as a demon.

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