Lilith
[ lil-ith ]
/ ˈlɪl ɪθ /
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noun
Semitic Mythology. a female demon dwelling in deserted places and attacking children.
Jewish Folklore. Adam's first wife, before Eve was created.
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Lilith
/ (ˈlɪlɪθ) /
noun
(in the Old Testament and in Jewish folklore) a female demon, who attacks children
(in Talmudic literature) Adam's first wife
a witch notorious in medieval demonology
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