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nounSynonym of forest fire.
Origin
- Cantonese山火
- Englishhill fire
Calque of Cantonese 山火 (saan¹ fo²).
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hill fire. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hill%20fire
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