"demonspawn" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From demon + spawn. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|demon|spawn}} demon + spawn Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} demonspawn pl (plural only)
  1. (fantasy) demonic creatures; hellspawn Tags: plural, plural-only
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