Lu·ci·fer
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Definition of Lucifer
1
—used as a name of the devil
2
: the planet Venus when appearing as the morning star
3
not capitalized
: a friction match having as active substances antimony sulfide and potassium chlorate
Other Words from Lucifer
Luciferian
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ˌlü-sə-ˈfir-ē-ən
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adjective
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adjective
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“Lucifer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lucifer. Accessed 30 Nov. 2021.
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Lucifer
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—used as a name of the Devil
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