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Promethean
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What's The Definition Of Promethean?Synonyms | Synonyms for Promethean: Related Terms | Find terms related to Promethean: See Also | Promethean In Webster's Dictionary \Pro*me"the*an\, a. [L. Prometh?us: cf. F.
prom['e]th['e]en.]
1. Of or pertaining to Prometheus. See {Prometheus}.
``Promethean fire.'' --Shak.
2. Having a life-giving quality; inspiring.
\Pro*me"the*an\, n. (Old Chem.) (a) An apparatus for automatic ignition. (b) A kind of lucifer match. |
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