she-devil — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A female devil (as opposed to a he-devil, male devil).

   Usage

   • literally

   Examples

   In order to exorcise this she-devil, the attendants made circles on the walls with charcoal, within each was written: "Adam, Eve, Lilas, avaunt!"

2. A woman whose bad temper, cruelty or wicked ways are so extreme as to evoke an image of the devil.

   Usage

   • Figurative

   Examples

   Monsieur Margot groaned. “Go, then, my friend,” said he, “procure the ladder! Oh, those she devils!—what could make me such a fool!”

Noun

1. a cruel woman

   Broader terms

   unpleasant persondisagreeable person