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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
Promethea

‖n. [ NL. See Prometheus. ] (Zool.) A large American bombycid moth (Callosamia promethea). Its larva feeds on the sassafras, wild cherry, and other trees, and suspends its cocoon from a branch by a silken band. [ 1913 Webster ]

Promethean

a. [ L. Prometh&unr_;us: cf. F. prométhéen. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Of or pertaining to Prometheus. See Prometheus. “Promethean fire.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Having a life-giving quality; inspiring. [ 1913 Webster ]

Promethean

n. (Old Chem.) (a) An apparatus for automatic ignition. (b) A kind of lucifer match. [ 1913 Webster ]

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