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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

... missed one rope, and, as it trailed along the floor, it swept over a saucer containing some still smoking Greek fire, or red light, that had been carelessly left just where ...

— Katherine's Sheaves • Mrs. Georgie Sheldon

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