eupyrion

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/juːˈpɪɹi.ən/

noun

A device historically used for obtaining instantaneous light, such as a lucifer match.

OriginAncient Greek πῦρ →
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Meanings

nouneupyrion (plural eupyrions)

plural eupyrions

  1. archaichistoricalA device historically used for obtaining instantaneous light, such as a lucifer match.

    A flint and steel, with matches, or, what is far better, an eupyrion, should always be conveniently placed in the laboratory, and near to it a candle and candlestick

    1830, Michael Faraday, Chemical Manipulation

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekπῦρ“fire”
  2. Englisheupyrion

From eu- + Ancient Greek πῦρ (pûr, “fire”) + -ιον (-ion).

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eupyrion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eupyrion

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“eupyrion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/eupyrion. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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