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Meaning of devil's candle | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The plant mandrake, especially when used in black magic.

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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