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Meaning of eupyrion | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/juːˈpɪɹi.ən/

Definitions

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

archaic, historical

Examples

“A flint and steel, with matches, or, what is far better, an eupyrion, should always be conveniently placed in the laboratory, and near to it a candle and candlestick”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

EUR Eur Ing eur. eurabbie Eurabia Eurabian