devil's candle en · NOUN
Meanings
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The plant mandrake, especially when used in black magic.
Deadly nightshade, henbane, hellebore and mandrakes were of evil reputation; the latter being called the "Devil's Candles," as they were supposed to shine out with baleful gleams upon dark nights.
1936, Rollo Ahmed, The Black Art, London: Long, page 157:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| devil's candles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |