greek fire

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Noun greek fire has 1 sense

Greek fire - a mixture used by Byzantine Greeks that was often shot at adversaries; catches fire when wetted
--₁ is a kind of mixture; weapon, arm, weapon system

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Greek Fire

Definition:

Greek fire refers to a highly flammable substance, often believed to be an incendiary weapon used by the Byzantine Empire in warfare during the medieval period. It was a secret formula, known only to a few, that was highly effective in naval battles.

Examples:

Noun:

The Byzantine fleet used Greek fire to defeat their enemies in naval battles.
Many historians believe that Greek fire played a decisive role in the defense of Constantinople.

Adjective:

The Greek fire weapon was a terrifying and destructive force in medieval warfare.
The Byzantine sailors became experts in handling the Greek fire projectiles.

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