brimstone in French
brimstone in French is citron — brimstone means an old-fashioned name for sulfur, especially as used in religious writing to describe the fire and punishment of hell.
brimstone in French
citron
The butterfly Gonepteryx rhamni of the Pieridae family.
What does "brimstone" mean?
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noun An old-fashioned name for sulfur, especially as used in religious writing to describe the fire and punishment of hell.
"The preacher warned of fire and brimstone for sinners."
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noun A pale yellow butterfly common in Europe.
"A brimstone fluttered past the hedge in early spring."
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brimstone in a sentence
- The preacher warned of fire and brimstone for sinners.
- Brimstone was once mined for making gunpowder and matches.
- A brimstone fluttered past the hedge in early spring.
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What is "brimstone" in French?
"brimstone" in French is citron. brimstone means: An old-fashioned name for sulfur, especially as used in religious writing to describe the fire and punishment of hell.
How do you use "brimstone" in a sentence?
Example: "The preacher warned of fire and brimstone for sinners." In French, "brimstone" is citron.
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