"dragonfire" meaning in All languages combined

See dragonfire on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From dragon + fire. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dragon|fire}} dragon + fire Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dragonfire (uncountable)
  1. Fire produced by a dragon. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Dragons, Fire Related terms: dragonbreath, dragonflame
    Sense id: en-dragonfire-en-noun-EV61iflc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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