"arsonical" meaning in English

See arsonical in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From arson + -ical. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|arson|ical}} arson + -ical Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} arsonical (not comparable)
  1. Of or relating to arson (the crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage). Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Crime, Fire
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