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noun 
  1. A rapidly spreading fire, often occurring in wildland areas, that is out of control.
  2. (historical) Greek fire, Byzantine fire.
  3. A spreading disease of the skin, particularly erysipelas.
  4. (figurative) Something that acts quickly and uncontrollably.
Etymology: wild, Wild + fire. In the Middle Ages, the term refered to w:Greek fire, Greek fire.


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