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diabolique

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Etymology

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    From Middle French diabolique, fron Late Latin diabolicus, from Koine Greek διαβολικός (diabolikós, devilish), from Ancient Greek διάβολος (diábolos, the Devil).

    Pronunciation

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    • IPA(key): /dja.bɔ.lik/
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    Adjective

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    diabolique (plural diaboliques)

    1. (relational) devil's, Devil's; diabolic
      Synonyms: satanique; (now obsolete) satané

    Further reading

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    Middle French

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    Etymology

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      Borrowed from Late Latin diabolicus.

      Adjective

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      diabolique m or f (plural diaboliques)

      1. diabolic (relating to the Devil or to devils)

      Descendants

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      • French: diabolique
      • Middle English: diabolik