noun
Belphegor
BEHL-fuh-gawr
Belphegor (noun) means In demonology, one of the traditional princes of Hell, said to tempt people with clever inventions that promise wealth. Example: “Medieval writers linked Belphegor with the sin of sloth.”
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In demonology, one of the traditional princes of Hell, said to tempt people with clever inventions that promise wealth.
"Medieval writers linked Belphegor with the sin of sloth."
How to use Belphegor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA demon figure from Christian folklore associated with tempting inventions and false promises of riches.
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Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew via Greek, ultimately referring to a Moabite deity ("Baal of Peor") later demonised in Christian tradition.
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What does “Belphegor” mean?
The word “Belphegor” means in demonology, one of the traditional princes of Hell, said to tempt people with clever inventions that promise wealth. In plain terms, a demon figure from Christian folklore associated with tempting inventions and false promises of riches.
How do you pronounce “Belphegor”?
“Belphegor” is pronounced BEHL-fuh-gawr (/ˈbɛlfəɡɔɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Belphegor” in a sentence?
Here is “Belphegor” used in a sentence: “Medieval writers linked Belphegor with the sin of sloth.”
What part of speech is “Belphegor”?
“Belphegor” is a noun.
Where does the word “Belphegor” come from?
The word “Belphegor” comes from Hebrew. From Biblical Hebrew via Greek, ultimately referring to a Moabite deity ("Baal of Peor") later demonised in Christian tradition.
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