Word: devil
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dev
il
Definition: A fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior.
Morphemes:
Affix: devil
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: διά
Language: grc
Decoded: dia
Meaning: through, across
Affix: βάλλω
Language: grc
Decoded: ballo
Meaning: throw