water devil (Meaning)

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water devil ()

The rapacious larva of a large water beetle (Hydrophilus piceus), and of other similar species. See Illust. of Water beetle.

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The water devil lurked in the depths of the lagoon, its piercing gaze fixed upon the unsuspecting swimmers.
The legend of the water devil had terrorized generations of villagers, keeping them away from the haunted river.
The water devil's swift movements and eerie wail sent shivers down the spines of those who encountered it.
Fishermen cast their nets fearfully, hoping to avoid the wrath of the elusive water devil.
The ripples in the tranquil lake were said to be the water devil's playful antics, teasing and tormenting its victims.
Children were forbidden from swimming alone, lest they become the water devil's next target.
The shaman, wielding his ancient amulet, confronted the water devil in a ritualistic dance to appease its malevolent nature.
Scientists dismissed the existence of the water devil as mere folklore, but the locals clung to their age-old beliefs.
The water devil's domain was said to extend beyond the rivers and lakes to include swamps and marshes.
In the moonlight's glow, the water devil emerged from its watery depths, its grotesque form sending a wave of terror through the silent forest.

The rapacious larva of a large water beetle (Hydrophilus piceus), and of other similar species. See Illust. of Water beetle.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The water devil lurked in the depths of the lagoon, its piercing gaze fixed upon the unsuspecting swimmers.

The legend of the water devil had terrorized generations of villagers, keeping them away from the haunted river.

The water devil's swift movements and eerie wail sent shivers down the spines of those who encountered it.

Fishermen cast their nets fearfully, hoping to avoid the wrath of the elusive water devil.