ALL meanings of greek fire
Greek fire
G g - noun greek fire an incendiary mixture of unknown composition, used in warfare in medieval times by Byzantine Greeks. 1
- noun greek fire any of a group of inflammable mixtures; wildfire. 1
- noun greek fire 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 0
- noun greek fire any of several other inflammable mixtures used in warfare up to the 19th century 0
- noun greek fire an incendiary material used in medieval warfare, described as able to burn in water 0
- noun greek fire (historical) A highly flammable substance of unknown composition first used by the Greeks of Constantinople in the 7th century C.E. to set fire to enemy ships, buildings etc. 0