Roman candle

noun

1. a firework consisting of a tube that sends out a shower of sparks and a succession of balls of fire.

Roman candle

noun

1. a firework that produces a continuous shower of sparks punctuated by coloured balls of fire

Word History and Origins

Origin of Roman candle¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Word History and Origins

Origin of Roman candle¹

C19: so called from its having been originated in Italy