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LAMIA

\lˈamiə], \lˈamiə], \l_ˈa_m_i__ə]\

Definitions of LAMIA

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A monster capable of assuming a woman's form, who was said to devour human beings or suck their blood; a vampire; a sorceress; a witch.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

A monster capable of assuming a woman's form, who was said to devour human beings or suck their blood; a vampire; a sorceress; a witch.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

A kind of demon among the ancients under the form of a beautiful woman; a witch; a hag.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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