'Promethean' definitions:

Definition of 'Promethean'

From: GCIDE
  • Promethean \Pro*me"the*an\, a. [L. Prometh?us: cf. F. prom['e]th['e]en.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. Of or pertaining to Prometheus. See Prometheus. "Promethean fire." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Having a life-giving quality; inspiring. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Promethean'

From: GCIDE
  • Promethean \Pro*me"the*an\, n. (Old Chem.) (a) An apparatus for automatic ignition. (b) A kind of lucifer match. [1913 Webster]