balrog

Definition

A fiery demonic creature.

Etymology

From Sindarin, a fictional language created by J.R.R. Tolkien, meaning something akin to "mighty demon".

Example Sentences

• "The Balrog made no answer. The fire in it seemed to die, but the darkness grew. It stepped forward slowly on to the bridge, and suddenly it drew itself up to a great height, and its wings were spread from wall to wall […]"
• "What was released was a demon, a balrog of pure sexual energy which had been denied for too long."
• "[…] is just a big goofy Balrog as far as I'm concerned, he might make a "Green Dot" poster scared; the big dweeb."