Definition of Lucifer

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Lu·ci·fer    (ls-fr) KEY 

NOUN:

1. The archangel cast from heaven for leading the revolt of the angels; Satan.
2. The planet Venus in its appearance as the morning star.
3. lucifer A friction match.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English, morning star, Lucifer, from Latin Lcifer, from lcifer, light-bringer : lx, lc-, light; see leuk- in Indo-European roots + -fer, -fer