definition of
lucifer

[1] #1 lucifer n. [Satan, Old Nick, Devil, Lucifer, Beelzebub, the Tempter, Prince of Darkness] (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell. wn

[2] #2 lucifer n. [morning star, daystar, Phosphorus, Lucifer] a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky. wn

[3] #3 lucifer n. [match, friction match] lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction; "he always carries matches to light his pipe"; "as long you've a lucifer to light your fag". wn