- Eupyrĭon
Eupyrĭon (gr.), Schnellfeuerzeug.
Pierer's Lexicon. 1857–1865.
Eupyrĭon
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eupyrion — eu*pyr i*on, n. [Gr. e y^ well + ? fire.] A contrivance for obtaining a light instantaneously, such as a lucifer match. [archaic] Brande & C. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
eupyrion — eu·pyr·i·on … English syllables
eupyrion — yüˈpirēən noun ( s) Etymology: eu + Greek pyreion fire stick, from pyr fire more at fire : an early 19th century match having a tip coated with sugar and potassium chlorate to be ignited by being dipped in sulfuric acid … Useful english dictionary
