fōmes — meaning in English

English meaning

• kindling noun Small sticks, twigs, or other easily burnable material used to start a fire.
• tinder noun Small, dry material such as twigs or fibre used to catch a spark and start a fire.

Senses

fōmes is used for these senses in English:

• kindling Small pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire.
• tinder Small dry sticks and finely-divided fibrous matter etc., used to help light a fire.

tinder — full definition

1. noun Small, dry material such as twigs or fibre used to catch a spark and start a fire.
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