English Dictionary

Greek fire

名詞

歴史的 不可算名詞

(historical) A highly flammable substance of unknown composition first used by the Greeks of Constantinople in the 7th century C.E. to set fire to enemy ships, buildings etc.

日本語の意味

歴史上、7世紀頃のコンスタンティノープルのギリシャ人が、敵の船や建物などを焼くために用いた、成分が不明で非常に燃えやすい物質。

During the siege, the admiral ordered his crew to unleash Greek fire against the approaching fleet.

包囲戦の最中、提督は接近する艦隊に対して、コンスタンティノープルのギリシャ人が7世紀に初めて使用した成分不明の極めて可燃性の物質を放つよう乗組員に命じた。

意味（1）

(historical) A highly flammable substance of unknown composition first used by the Greeks of Constantinople in the 7th century C.E. to set fire to enemy ships, buildings etc.

“There is yet spirit in him,” said Malvoisin apart to Mont–Fitchet, “were it well directed — but, like the Greek fire, it burns whatever approaches it.”