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Roman candle


Roman candle

noun

Definition of ROMAN CANDLE

: a cylindrical firework that discharges at intervals balls or stars of fire
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First Known Use of ROMAN CANDLE

1833

Rhymes with ROMAN CANDLE

coromandel, Coromandel, votive candle

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