"noonday devil" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: noonday devils [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} noonday devil (plural noonday devils)
  1. A demon, thought to be active at the noon hour, that inclines its victims (usually monastics) to restlessness, excitability and inattention to their duties. Used as a synonym for acedia (Greek ακηδία (akidía)). Categories (topical): Mythological creatures, Religion
    Sense id: en-noonday_devil-en-noun-YQrD~Gfp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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