What does "fire-breathing" mean?

That expels fire from the mouth and nostrils.

What is a synonym for "fire-breathing"?

Common synonyms include: igniferous.

Fire-breathing

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
That expels fire from the mouth and nostrils. not-comparable
"a fire-breathing dragon"
2
That emits or belches forth fire. literary, not-comparable
"The deadly fire-breathing Cannon roar, Sending destructive Heralds thro' the Field."
3
caustic, vitriolic or scathing. idiomatic, not-comparable
"a fire-breathing rant"

Synonyms

All synonyms

igniferous

Example

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"Then, aided by his faithful friends Donkey (a talking donkey, of course) and the swashbuckling, debonair Puss-In-Boots, he rescued Princess Fiona from the fire-breathing dragon."

Etymology

From fire + breathing.

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