Greek fire

Noun

Meaning

a mixture used by Byzantine Greeks that was often shot at adversaries; catches fire when wetted

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Byzantine fire Grecian fire greek sun greek axe greek light classical light

Hypernyms

mixture arm weapon weapon system

Examples

Another invention in the late Middle Ages was the use of Greek fire by the Byzantines, which was used to set enemy fleets on fire. Source: Internet

Illumination from the Poliorcetica of Hero of Byzantium The chief method of deployment of Greek fire, which sets it apart from similar substances, was its projection through a tube (siphōn), for use aboard ships or in sieges. Source: Internet

History further Incendiary and flaming weapons were used in warfare for centuries prior to the invention of Greek fire. Source: Internet

Despite this almost exclusive focus, however, Greek fire is best understood as a complete weapon system of many components, all of which were needed to operate together to render it effective. Source: Internet

So strict was the secrecy that the composition of Greek fire was lost forever and remains a source of speculation.sfn Consequently, the "mystery" of the formula has long dominated the research into Greek fire. Source: Internet

Their method: Greek fire. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

greek fairy greek fan Greek fir greek follower Greek foot greek foundational