fire balloon en · NOUN
Meanings
- A Japanese weapon of World War II, consisting of a hydrogen balloon with a bomb attached.
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A sky lantern.
“Well, really,” exclaimed a small Fire-balloon, “why not? It is a most joyful occasion, and when I soar up into the air I intend to tell the stars all about it.[…]”
1888, Oscar Wilde, The Remarkable Rocket:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fire balloons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |