English Dictionary
◊ LUCIFER
Lucifer
n 1: (Judeo-Christian religion) chief spirit of evil and
adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
[syn: {Satan}, {Old Nick}, {Devil}, {the Devil}, {Lucifer},
{Beelzebub}, {the Tempter}, {Prince of Darkness}]
2: thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible
chemical; ignites with friction; "he always carries
matches to light his pipe" [syn: {match}, {friction match}]