lucifer

lu-ci-fer · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    (theology) A name for Satan, especially before his fall from heaven.

  2. 2.

    (astronomy, poetic) The planet Venus when appearing as the morning star.

  3. 3.

    (archaic) A friction match.

Related words

See also: Satan, devil
Synonyms: Satan, devil

Etymology

From Latin Lucifer ("light-bearer"), from lux ("light") + ferre ("to carry").