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Leprechaun vs Demon - What's the difference?

leprechaun | demon |

As nouns the difference between leprechaun and demon

is that leprechaun is (irish folklore) one of a race of elves that can reveal hidden treasure to those who catch them while demon is demon.

leprechaun

English

Noun

(wikipedia leprechaun) (en noun)
  • (Irish folklore) One of a race of elves that can reveal hidden treasure to those who catch them.

    • 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 ----