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devil noun

  /ˈdɛvəl/ , /ˈdɛvɪl/
  • (theology) An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.
 diabolus, larva
  • The bad part of the conscience; the opposite to the angel.
  • A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.
  • A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.
 diabolus

devil properNoun

  /ˈdɛvəl/ , /ˈdɛvɪl/
  • (theology) The chief devil; Satan.
 Diabolus, Satanās
devil-may-care
levis
devil's advocate
advocatus diaboli
speak of the devil
lupus in fābulā, lupus in sermōne
dust devil
vertigo, vortex
Tasmanian devil
Sarcophilus harrisii
needs must when the devil drives
necessitas non habet legem
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