red devils
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pluralof red devil.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
red devilnounany 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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There were blue demons, red devils and Esparza himself — decked out in a garland of barking mechanical puppies — all in connection with his solo exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2018
But What has happened to the red devils.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2015
Joey Arias, the drag queen, danced with some tall red devils.
From BusinessWeek ● Oct. 18, 2011
Or Mike, on the chorus line of prancing red devils in Santa Claus: "Oh, I suppose Hell got an NEA grant."
From Time Magazine Archive
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Arv Law rested an end of his pike-pole and stood looking anxiously for "red devils" among the stumps of the farther clearing.
From D'Ri and I by Irving Bacheller