αλεξίπυρος

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Greek

Etymology

From αλεξι- (alexi-, protection, deflection) +‎ πυρ (pyr, fire), calque of French pare-feu. First attested 1861.

Adjective

αλεξίπυρος (alexípyrosm (feminine αλεξίπυρη, neuter αλεξίπυρο)

  1. fireproof

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