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Noun: balefire  'beyl,fI(-u)r
Usage: archaic
  1. A large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
    "They built a huge balefire to celebrate the summer solstice";
    - bonfire

Derived forms: balefires

Type of: fire

Encyclopedia: Balefire