promethean

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Promethean \Pro*me"the*an\, a. [L. Prometh?us: cf. F.
   prom['e]th['e]en.]
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   1. Of or pertaining to Prometheus. See {Prometheus}.
      "Promethean fire." --Shak.
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   2. Having a life-giving quality; inspiring.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Promethean \Pro*me"the*an\, n. (Old Chem.)
      (a) An apparatus for automatic ignition.
      (b) A kind of lucifer match.
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