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Roman candle
Roman candle
noun
a firework consisting of a tube that sends out a shower of sparks and a succession of balls of fire.
Origin:
1825–35
1825–35
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Roman candle
is always a great word to know.
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| Roman candle | |
| —n | |
| a firework that produces a continuous shower of sparks punctuated by coloured balls of fire | |
| [C19: so called from its having been originated in Italy] | |
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