hellfire

English

/ˈhɛlˌfaɪə/, /ˈhɛlˌfaɪəɹ/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The fire of Hell.
  • (uncountable) Fire produced by the Devil, or a similar supernatural creature connected to Hell.
  • (countable) A fire that burns with unusual heat or ferocity.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English helle fire inherited from Old English hellefȳr com from English hell + English fire (shoot).

Origin

English

fire

Gloss

shoot

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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