fire-eating
adjective
fire-eat·ing
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌē-tiŋ 
: violent or highly militant in disposition, bearing, or policy
a fire-eating radical
Word History
First Known Use
1811, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near fire-eating
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“Fire-eating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire-eating. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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