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Greek fire

noun

A mixture used by Byzantine Greeks that was often shot at adversaries; catches fire when wetted.

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"Greek fire" Quotes from Famous Books

... Gents' Furnisher moved down the Street to a Brick House, the unmarried Inmates of which would begin burning Greek Fire and sending up Balloons every time a Live ...

— Knocking the Neighbors • George Ade

Words linked to "Greek fire" : weapon, mixture, weapon system, arm