Roman candle

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Roman candle

A cylindrical firework that emits balls of fire and a shower of sparks.

Roman candle

a firework that produces a continuous shower of sparks punctuated by coloured balls of fire

[so called from its having been originated in Italy]

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Roman candle - a cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fire

firework, pyrotechnic - (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.

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