campfire
[ kamp-fahyuhr ]
/ ˈkæmpˌfaɪər /
noun
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Which of the following animal names traces its immediate origin to Portuguese?
Words nearby campfire
camper van, Campese, campesino, campestral, camp fever, campfire, Camp Fire Boy, Camp Fire Girl, camp follower, campground, camphene
Definition for campfire (2 of 2)
Camp Fire
noun
a U.S. organization for girls and boys that emphasizes the building of character and good citizenship through work, health, and love; originally founded for girls (Camp Fire girls ) in 1910, it is now open to both boys and girls (Camp Fire members ).
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British Dictionary definitions for campfire
campfire
/ (ˈkæmpˌfaɪə) /
noun
an outdoor fire in a camp, esp one used for cooking or as a focal point for community events
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