Lilith

American  

[lil-ith] / ˈlɪl ɪθ /

noun

1. Semitic Mythology.  a female demon dwelling in deserted places and attacking children.

2. Jewish Folklore.  Adam's first wife, before Eve was created.

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Lilith British  

/ ˈlɪlɪθ /

noun

1. (in the Old Testament and in Jewish folklore) a female demon, who attacks children

2. (in Talmudic literature) Adam's first wife

3. a witch notorious in medieval demonology

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Example Sentences

This was the atmosphere that compelled Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan and her management team to create Lilith Fair, and why she had plenty of talented women ready to join her.

From Salon

There was no metal on the bill at Lilith Fair, or, to judge by Ally Pankiw’s film, anything in the way of ego or arguments or any sort of bad behavior, backstage or before it.

From Los Angeles Times

A new Hulu documentary, “Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery,” will premiere Sept. 21.

From Los Angeles Times

That year, he also had a small but memorable role in “Lilith,” a film drama starring Beatty, who later said “the best thing about ‘Lilith’ was Gene Hackman.”

From Los Angeles Times

It is hard to root for Lilith or Blanchett to succeed since the film and her performance are both such failures.

From Salon