bolide
[ boh-lahyd, -lid ]
Origin of bolide
1First recorded in 1850–55; from French, from Greek bolid- (stem of bolís ) “missile”
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British Dictionary definitions for bolide
bolide
/ (ˈbəʊlaɪd, -lɪd) /
noun
a large exceptionally bright meteor that often explodes: Also called: fireball
Origin of bolide
1C19: from French, from bolis missile; see ballista
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