Associations to the word «Wildfire»

Wiktionary

WILDFIRE, noun. A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.
WILDFIRE, noun. (historical) Greek fire, Byzantine fire.
WILDFIRE, noun. A spreading disease of the skin, particularly erysipelas.
WILDFIRE, noun. (figuratively) Something that acts quickly and uncontrollably.

Dictionary definition

WILDFIRE, noun. A raging and rapidly spreading conflagration.

Wise words

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