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Meaning of fire balloon | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A Japanese weapon of World War II, consisting of a hydrogen balloon with a bomb attached.
A sky lantern.

Examples

““Well, really,” exclaimed a small Fire-balloon, “why not? It is a most joyful occasion, and when I soar up into the air I intend to tell the stars all about it.[…]””

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

fire barn fire basket fire bay fire beater fire beetle fire bike