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eudemon
eudemon [ yoo dmən ] (plural eudemons) or eudaemon [ yoo dmən ] (plural eudaemons)


noun 
Definition:
 
good supernatural being: a supposed benevolent supernatural being
[Early 17th century. < Greek eudaimōn 'having a guardian spirit, fortunate, happy' < eu- 'good' + daimōn 'spiritual being, guardian']
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