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Lilith

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Noun

1. lilith

in ancient Semitic folklore: a female demon who attacks children

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Lilith

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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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Lilith

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noun
1. 
in ancient Semitic folklore, a female demon or vampire that lives in desolate places
2. 
in medieval Jewish folklore,
a. 
the first wife of Adam, before the creation of Eve
b. 
a night witch who menaces infants

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Lilith

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n.
1. An evil female spirit in ancient Semitic legend, alleged to haunt deserted places and attack children.
2. The first wife of Adam in Hebrew folklore, believed to have been in existence before the creation of Eve.

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