Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

greek fire

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.44 in modern English

Syllables: greek -fire
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"“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.”"

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

Byzantine fire Grecian fire

Questions

What does greek fire mean?: 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.

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