eupyrion

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /juːˈpɪɹi.ən/

Noun

eupyrion (plural eupyrions)

1. (archaic, historical) A device historically used for obtaining instantaneous light, such as a lucifer match.
   • 1830, Michael Faraday, Chemical Manipulation:

     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

References

• “eupyrion”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.