"eupyrion" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /juːˈpɪɹi.ən/ Forms: eupyrions [plural]
Etymology: From eu- + Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”) + -ion. Etymology templates: {{af|en|eu-}} eu-, {{der|en|grc|πῦρ||fire}} Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”), {{af|en|-ion}} -ion Head templates: {{en-noun}} eupyrion (plural eupyrions)
  1. (archaic, historical) A device historically used for obtaining instantaneous light, such as a lucifer match. Tags: archaic, historical Categories (topical): Light sources

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