blue devils

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Low spirits; depression.
  2. Depressants, especially the barbiturate amobarbital.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

blue devils

Etymology

Originally apparitions supposed to be seen by sufferers of delirium tremens.

Synonyms

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