shedu

noun

she·​du

ˈshā(ˌ)dü

plural shedim

-ādə̇m

1

usually capitalized : one of various semidivine beings represented by ancient Assyrian sculptors as colossal human-headed bulls or lions

2

[Hebrew shēdh, from Assyro-Babylonian shēdu] : a traditional Jewish evil demon

Word History

Etymology

Assyro-Babylonian shēdu

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