Faustus

Other forms: Faustuses

Definitions of Faustus
  1. noun
    an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
    synonyms: Faust
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    character, fictional character, fictitious character
    an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
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