firelighter

Questions

How do you pronounce firelighter?

The recorded pronunciation is /fˈaɪɚlˌaɪtɚ/.

What does firelighter mean?

A small block of a flammable substance, typically a combination of sawdust and wax, used to light fires.

Where does firelighter come from?

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *péh₂wr̥ Proto-Germanic *fōr Proto-West Germanic *fuir Old English fȳr Middle English fyr English fire English lighter English firelighter From fire + lighter.

How to pronounce firelighter

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