Roman candle

noun

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

Origin of Roman candle

First recorded in 1825–35

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Related Words for roman candle

rocket, skyrocket, sparkler

Examples from the Web for roman candle

Historical Examples of roman candle

Figure 295 shows the manner in which a Roman-candle can be attached to a kite-string.
The Boy Craftsman
A. Neely Hall

British Dictionary definitions for roman candle

Roman candle

noun

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

Word Origin for Roman candle

C19: so called from its having been originated in Italy

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