red devil
Americannoun
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Also called red devil cichlid. any of various cichlid fishes, especially Amphilophus labiatus and A. citrinellus, two closely related Central American species common in the aquarium trade and noted for their aggressiveness.
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Slang. red.
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Also called red evil. Also called red death. Slang. doxorubicin.
Etymology
Origin of red devil
First recorded in 1950–55 red devil for def. 2 and 2000–05 red devil for def. 1
Example Sentences
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The 33-year-old said she began feeling sick after getting her second round of a chemo drug nicknamed "red devil".
From BBC • Aug. 20, 2023
One avatar is a chocolate princess, born in a cocoa tree; another has red devil horns.
From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2023
Formal goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel and CEO Richard Arnold will host a nightcap for guests on Tuesday with canapes and a specialty "red devil" cocktail.
From Reuters • Jan. 16, 2023
It’s a large red ballooning figure that looks like a swaying red devil, and it’s powered by an extremely loud machine which keeps it constantly in motion.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2022
I screamed to the sun: 'It doesn't hurt me, you red devil; it doesn't hurt me!' and stuck out my tongue at him.
From Mother by Gorky, Maksim
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