lucifer
Meaning
A self-igniting match, i.e. one which could be lit by striking on any surface (as opposed to safety matches which only light against the material on the side of the box).
Opposite of
safety match
Synonyms
Translations
Εωσφόρος σπίρτο Αυγερινός
lucifer
fiammifero
palito de fósforo
fosforo
kibritFrequency
Etymology
Originally a brand name for matches made by Samuel Jones from 1830, soon used generically for self-igniting matches of any brand. From Latin lucifer (“bringer of light”).
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