English Explanatory Dictionary

Roman candle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional type of firework that ejects one or more stars or exploding shells.
  2. A parachute deployment failure in which the parachutist whirls downward at high speed.
verb
  1. Alternative form of Roman-candle.
verb
  1. Alternative form of Roman-candle.
verb
  1. Alternative form of Roman-candle.

Word forms

Roman candle Roman candles Roman candling Roman candled

Derived words

Roman-candle
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