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Demon vs Diablo - What's the difference?

demon | diablo |

As nouns the difference between demon and diablo

is that demon is an evil spirit while diablo is sometimes used to refer to the devil.

As an adjective diablo is

diable, flavoured with hot spices.

As a proper noun Diablo is

a sports car made by the Italian manufacturer Lamborghini.

demon

English

(wikipedia demon)

Alternative forms

* daemon, (typically only used today for the sense of 'a Greek or Roman godling' ) * daimon (''typically only used in the sense of 'inner spirit' or 'personal guardian')

Noun

(en noun)
  • An evil spirit.
  • A fallen angel or Satanic divinity; a false god.
  • One’s inner spirit or genius, a daimon.
  • (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A genius, a lar, the protective spirit or godling of a place, household, or individual.
  • A foible; a flaw in a person’s character.
    • The demon of stupidity haunts me whenever I open my mouth.
  • Someone of remarkable or diabolical energy or ability.
    • He’s a demon at the card tables.
  • (figurative) Anything with malevolent effects.
    • the demon drink

    Usage notes

    The original Greek and Roman meanings often employ synonyms or the variant spellings daimon' or ' daemon to differentiate them from the more common ecclesiastical sense.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * demonic * demonize * demoness

    See also

    * imp * succubus * vampire * angel * hell * possession * possessed * dragon * werewolf * devil * larva ----

    diablo

    English

    Etymology 1

    (etyl)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Sometimes used to refer to the devil.

    • Etymology 2

    (etyl) , from (etyl).

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Diable, flavoured with hot spices.
    • English terms with multiple etymologies ----