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fire-breathing
adj 3
Definitions
adj
1
That expels fire from the mouth and nostrils.
a fire-breathing dragon
Medea for the loue of Iaſon, taught him how to tame the fire breathing braſſ feeted Bulls, and kill the mighty dragon that kept the golden fleece[.]
2
That emits or belches forth fire.
The deadly fire-breathing Cannon roar, Sending destructive Heralds thro' the Field.
3
caustic, vitriolic or scathing.
a fire-breathing rant
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