English Explanatory Dictionary

Greek fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A highly flammable substance of unknown composition first used by the Greeks of Constantinople in the 7th century ce to set fire to enemy ships, buildings, etc.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Greek fire

Synonyms

Byzantine fire Grecian fire
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