dɪˈbukɪm

Definitions

1. noun

Plural form of ‘dybbuk’, a malevolent spirit in Jewish mythology.

“The village was said to be haunted by a dybbukim, causing unexplained occurrences and accidents.”

2. noun

A type of malicious or evil spirit in Jewish mysticism.

“The rabbi performed an exorcism to rid the young girl of the dybbukim that was possessing her.”