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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
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