Lilith
Americannoun
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Semitic Mythology. a female demon dwelling in deserted places and attacking children.
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Jewish Folklore. Adam's first wife, before Eve was created.
noun
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(in the Old Testament and in Jewish folklore) a female demon, who attacks children
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(in Talmudic literature) Adam's first wife
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a witch notorious in medieval demonology
Example Sentences
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Lilith Gough, a registered art psychotherapist based in Torfaen, said there was no one-size-fits-all therapeutic solution for trauma but getting the right help when needed was important.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Sadie Weldon, a private citizen, sought to depose the Lilith Fund’s deputy director using a special Texas mechanism called a 202 petition that allows people to investigate a potential claim before filing suit.
From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026
Mitchell then asked the court to dismiss the Lilith Fund’s countersuit, invoking what is called an anti-SLAPP law.
From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026
By comparison, Krieps’ Lilith is more assertive, proudly showing off her pink-dyed hair and bragging about a Lexus she doesn’t actually have.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025
This, at least, was Francis Manning’s seasoned decision, and it was emphasised by the announcement of Lilith Wastneys’ wedding, which appeared in the newspapers exactly three months after her refusal of himself.
From What a Man Wills by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.
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