HyperDic: faustus

English > 1 sense of the word Faustus:
NOUNperson Faustus, Faustan alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
Faustus > pronunciation
Soundsfao'stahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > Faustus: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningAn alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge.
SynonymFaust
Instance offictional character, fictitious character, characterAn imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
SpanishFausto
CatalanFaust

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