Meaning of Greek fire | Babel Free
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
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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.