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1. historical A flammable substance first used by the Greeks of w:Constantinople|Constantinople to set fire to enemy ships, buildings etc.

#*1819, Sir Walter Scott, Ivanhoe:
#*:�There is yet spirit in him,� said Malvoisin apart to Mont�Fitchet, �were it well directed � but, like the Greek fire, it burns whatever approaches it.�

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