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Meaning of Greek fire | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

historical, uncountable

Equivalents

العربية النَّارُ الإِغْرِيقِيَّة
Deutsch griechisches Feuer
Español fuego griego
Suomi kreikkalainen tuli
Français feu grégeois
Italiano fuoco greco
日本語 ギリシア火薬
ქართული ბერძნული ცეცხლი
한국어 그리스 화약 그리스의 불
Nederlands Grieks vuur
Polski ogień grecki
Português fogo grego
Русский гре́ческий ого́нь
Türkçe Rum ateşi

Examples

““There is yet spirit in him,” said Malvoisin apart to Mont–Fitchet, “were it well directed — but, like⟳ the Greek fire, it burns whatever approaches it.””

CEFR level

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

Greek foot Greek fret Greek fries Greek gift Greek god Greek house

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