Congreve match en · NOUN
Etymology
From German Congreve, after William Congreve, British rocket pioneer and administrator of the Imperial Continental Gas Association during the 1820s.
Meanings
- (historical) Synonym of phosphorus match, a strike-anywhere friction match.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congreve matches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |