English
wikipedia
Noun
en-noun|-|sg=Greek fire
- historical A flammable substance first used by the Greeks of w:Constantinople|Constantinople to set fire to enemy ships, buildings etc.
#*1819, Sir Walter Scott, Ivanhoe:
#*:“There is yet spirit in him,” said Malvoisin apart to Mont–Fitchet, “were it well directed — but, like the Greek fire, it burns whatever approaches it.”
ru:Greek fire
|
