brimstone in German
brimstone in German is Zitronenfalter — brimstone means an old-fashioned name for sulfur, especially as used in religious writing to describe the fire and punishment of hell.
brimstone in German
Zitronenfalter
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 German?
"brimstone" in German is Zitronenfalter. 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 German, "brimstone" is Zitronenfalter.
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