"demonomagy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From demono- + Ancient Greek [Term?]. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|demono-|sort=magy}} demono-, {{der|en|grc|}} Ancient Greek [Term?] Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} demonomagy (uncountable)
  1. (rare) Magic in which the aid of demons is invoked; black magic. Tags: rare, uncountable

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