noun
bolide
Bolide (noun) means an extremely bright meteor.
noun
1
An extremely bright meteor.
2
Any extraterrestrial body that collides with Earth.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French bolide, from Latin bolis, from Ancient Greek βολίς (bolís, “missile, arrow, javelin”). Doublet of bolis.
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What is the meaning of bolide?
"bolide" (noun) means an extremely bright meteor.
What are the different meanings of bolide?
"bolide" has 2 main meanings: 1. An extremely bright meteor; 2. Any extraterrestrial body that collides with Earth.