parlour match en · NOUN
Meanings
- (UK, archaic) A low-sulphur or sulphurless friction match, a friction match with no disagreeable brimstone odour, particularly those employing paraffin instead of sulphur to slow the combustion of the matchstick.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| parlor match | alternative | lexicographic | |
| parlour matches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |