Meaning Of The Word Greek fire
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Greek fire Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Greek fire?
Greek fire in American English
an incendiary material used in medieval warfare, described as able to burn in water noun: an incendiary mixture of unknown composition, used in warfare in medieval times by Byzantine Greeks Greek fire in British English noun: a Byzantine weapon employed in naval warfare from 670 ad. It consisted of an unknown mixture that, when wetted, exploded and was projected, burning, from tubes |
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