English Explanatory Dictionary

eupyrion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device historically used for obtaining instantaneous light, such as a lucifer match.

Pronunciation

/juːˈpɪɹi.ən/

Word forms

eupyrion eupyrions

Etymology

From eu- + Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”) + -ιον (-ion).

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