English Explanatory Dictionary

tiefling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A member of a race of beings having a combination of human and demonic/devilish ancestry, found especially in Dungeons & Dragons.

Pronunciation

/ˈtiːflɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-tiefling.wav

Word forms

tiefling tieflings

Etymology

From German tief (“deep, low”) + -ling; coined for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition.

Related words

deep
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