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Definition of: Mephistopheles
(mef′is·tof′ə·lēz)
1. In medieval legend, a devil to whom Faust sold his soul for wisdom and power.
2. A crafty, sardonic fiend; a diabolical person. Also Me·phis·to (mə·fis′tō).
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