devil's candle

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. 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.

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