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դեւ

դեւ

Armenian

Noun

դեւ (dew)

  1. (Armenian mythology) dev, demon, evil spirit

Declension


Old Armenian

Etymology

From earlier *դէւ (*dēw), from Middle Iranian. Compare Middle Persian ŠDYA (dēw, evil spirit), Persian دیو (dêv).

Noun

դեւ (dew)

  1. spectre, ghost, spirit
  2. good spirit, angel
  3. evil spirit, demon, devil
  4. pagan priest
  5. idol

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References

  • Petrosean, H. Matatʿeay V. (1879), դեւ”, in Nor Baṙagirkʿ Hay-Angliarēn [New Dictionary Armenian–English], Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
  • Awetikʿean, G.; Siwrmēlean, X.; Awgerean, M. (1836–1837), դեւ”, in Nor baṙgirkʿ haykazean lezui [New Dictionary of the Armenian Language] (in Old Armenian), Venice: S. Lazarus Armenian Academy
  • Ačaṙean, Hračʿeay (1971–1979), դեւ”, in Hayerēn armatakan baṙaran [Dictionary of Armenian Root Words] (in Armenian), 2nd edition, Yerevan: University Press, published 1926–1935