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ilotulitus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • firework noun A device that burns or explodes to produce coloured light, sparks, or noise, used for celebrations.
  • fireworks noun A display or event featuring fireworks.
  • pyrotechnics noun The craft of making and using fireworks, including for military and stage effects.

Senses

ilotulitus is used for these senses in English:

  • firework A device using gunpowder and other chemicals which, when lit, emits a combination of coloured flames, sparks, whistles or bangs, and sometimes made to rocket high into the sky before exploding, used for entertainment or celebration.
  • fireworks (plural only) An event or a display where fireworks are set off.
  • pyrotechnics (figuratively) An impressive display.

fireworks — full definition

  1. noun A display or event featuring fireworks.
  2. noun A dramatic, heated outburst or confrontation.

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