Synonyms

Prince of Darkness

American

noun

Satan.

Prince of Darkness British

noun

another name for Satan

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Etymology

Origin of Prince of Darkness

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

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Ozzy Osbourne has been honoured at this year's Mardi Gras in New Orleans, with more than 200 people parading through the streets dressed as the Prince of Darkness.

From BBC

The church was a filming location for “Prince of Darkness,” one of my favorite John Carpenter movies from 1987.

From Los Angeles Times

All of this in support of his Prince of Darkness schtick.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tom Nelson said the farm had asked members of the public to choose the theme for this year's display, with the Prince of Darkness receiving the majority of the votes.

From BBC

As well as Queen, it is where Oasis have forged some of their biggest hits, and where the late Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, arrived in 1970 with his new band Black Sabbath.

From BBC

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