diabolique
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French
Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin diabolicus, from Koine Greek διαβολικός (diabolikós, “devilish”), from Ancient Greek διάβολος (diábolos, “the Devil”).
Pronunciation
Adjective
diabolique (plural diaboliques)
Further reading
- “diabolique”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé , 2012.
Middle French
Adjective
diabolique m or f (plural diaboliques)
- diabolic (relating to the Devil or to devils)