Definition of Promithean

Pro*me"the*an (?), a. [L. Prometh&?;us: cf. F. prométhéen.]

1. Of or pertaining to Prometheus. See Prometheus. "Promethean fire." Shak.

2. Having a life-giving quality; inspiring.

Pro*me"the*an (?), n. (Old Chem.) (a) An apparatus for automatic ignition. (b) A kind of lucifer match.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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