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dibbuk

/ˈdɪb.ək/

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noun

formalcommon/ˈdɪb.ək/

A noun from Jewish folklore referring to a malicious spirit or demon that possesses a living person and controls their actions.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное из еврейского фольклора, обозначающее злобный дух или демона, который вселяется в живого человека и управляет его действиями.
  1. Possessing spirit C2 formal

    In Jewish folklore, a malevolent spirit or demon that takes possession of a living person, controlling their actions and speech.

    • The exorcism was performed to drive out the dibbuk from the young woman.
    • According to legend, a dibbuk can only be expelled by a righteous rabbi.
    • The play 'The Dybbuk' is a famous story about a dibbuk possession.

    🇷🇺Диббук

  • dibbukim plural form
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  • dibbuk's possessive singular form