daemons

dae-mons · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of *daemon*; supernatural beings or spirits in Greek mythology.

  2. 2.

    (computing) Multiple background processes running on a computer system.

Related words

See also: daemon, demons
Synonyms: background processes, demons, spirits

Etymology

From Greek daimon meaning "divine power, fate, god."