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Meaning of "balefire" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BALEFIRE

Bale, from Old English bǣl pyre; related to Old Norse bāl flame, pyre, Sanskrit bhāla brightness.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BALEFIRE

balefire  [ˈbeɪlˌfaɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BALEFIRE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Balefire is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BALEFIRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

The Wheel of Time

The Wheel of Time is a series of epic fantasy novels written by American author James Oliver Rigney, Jr., under the pen name Robert Jordan. Originally planned as a six-book series, The Wheel of Time now spans fourteen volumes, in addition to a prequel novel and a companion book. Jordan began writing the first volume, The Eye of the World, in 1984 and it was published in January 1990. The author died in 2007 while working on what was planned to be the final volume in the series, although he had prepared extensive notes so another author could complete the book according to his wishes. Fellow fantasy author and long-time Wheel of Time fan Brandon Sanderson was brought in to complete the final book, but during the writing process it was decided that the book would be far too large to be published in one volume, and would instead be published as three volumes: The Gathering Storm, Towers of Midnight and A Memory of Light.

Definition of balefire in the English dictionary

The first definition of balefire in the dictionary is a bonfire. Other definition of balefire is a beacon fire. Balefire is also a funeral pyre.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BALEFIRE


amplifier
ˈæmplɪˌfaɪə
bonfire
ˈbɒnˌfaɪə
campfire
ˈkæmpˌfaɪə
crossfire
ˈkrɒsˌfaɪə
edifier
ˈɛdɪˌfaɪə
gunfire
ˈɡʌnˌfaɪə
hellfire
ˈhɛlˌfaɪə
humidifier
hjuːˈmɪdɪˌfaɪə
justifier
ˈdʒʌstɪˌfaɪə
magnifier
ˈmæɡnɪˌfaɪə
modifier
ˈmɒdɪˌfaɪə
notifier
ˈnəʊtɪˌfaɪə
pacifier
ˈpæsɪˌfaɪə
purifier
ˈpjʊərɪˌfaɪə
qualifier
ˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪə
rapid-fire
ˈræpɪdˌfaɪə
rectifier
ˈrɛktɪˌfaɪə
shellfire
ˈʃɛlˌfaɪə
spitfire
ˈspɪtˌfaɪə
wildfire
ˈwaɪldˌfaɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BALEFIRE

baldric
Baldwin
Baldwin I
baldy
bale
Baleares
Balearic
Balearic Islands
Balearics
baleen
baleen whale
baleful
balefully
balefulness
Balenciaga
baler
Balfour
Balfour Declaration
Bali
balibuntal

WORDS THAT END LIKE BALEFIRE

afire
anti-aircraft fire
backfire
catch fire
ceasefire
coal fire
fire
forest fire
friendly fire
like a house on fire
no smoke without fire
on fire
open fire
prefire
rapid fire
refire
rim-fire
set the world on fire
sure-fire
under fire

Synonyms and antonyms of balefire in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «balefire» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BALEFIRE

Find out the translation of balefire to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of balefire from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «balefire» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

烽火
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fuego compacto
570 millions of speakers

English

balefire
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सिगनल लालटेन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

balefire
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

костер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

balefire
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বহ্নু্যত্সব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Malefeu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Balefire
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

balefire
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

かがり火
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

balefire
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Balefire
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đèn pha báo hiệu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

balefire
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बॉलफिटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

işaret ateşi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

balefire
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Balefire
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

багаття
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

balefire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Balefire
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

brandstapel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Balefire
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Balefire
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of balefire

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BALEFIRE»

The term «balefire» is regularly used and occupies the 105.569 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BALEFIRE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «balefire» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «balefire» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about balefire

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BALEFIRE»

Discover the use of balefire in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to balefire and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Balefire: A Chalice of Wind / A Circle of Ashes / A Feather ...
Separated since birth, seventeen-year-old twins Thais and Clio unexpectedly meet in New Orleans where they seem to be pursued by a coven of witches who want to harness the twins' magical powers for its own ends.
Cate Tiernan, 2011
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Balefire
In swift ruminations, Star Black traces the hesitant silences that fall between desire and restraint. Balefire, the book's title, alludes to a signal fire seen from a distance.
Star Black, 1999
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A Necklace of Water #4
More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA
Cate Tiernan, 2006
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A Circle of Ashes #2
More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA
Cate Tiernan, 2005
5
Echoes of Balefire
The novel becomes a journey back home in search of identity, roots and love. Reidun learns why her parents fled their country, finds her grandmother in the city of Bergen, solves a murder mystery and clears her father’s name.
Unni L. Hoel, 2004
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Balefire
A series of police killings in a quiet Southern California suburb threatens to upset the entire nation and brings together the commander of a homicide unit, a dedicated investigator, a crime lab supervisor, and a forensic scientist.
Kenneth M. Goddard, Kenneth William Goddard, 1996
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Balefire
Sometimes a random spark of kindness or caring can spark a small flame. With patience and opportunity, this small flame can grow into a balefire, a beacon of hope to guide a pair of souls to their true home.
Barrett, 2013
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Balefire Book Three: A Feather of Stone
Seventeen-year-old Thais Allard has finally begun to unlock the magick within her, but she fears her powers are not meant for the purpose her coven intends. Original.
Cate Tiernan, 2008
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Balefire and Moonstone
For Tommy Hopkins, rich and well-traveled, the idea of witches is ridiculous.
Cynthia Gael, 2010
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Balefire and Brimstone
Balefire and Brimstone is the second book in the Krueger Chronicles, following the events of Souls of the Everwood.
Harry Heckel, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BALEFIRE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term balefire is used in the context of the following news items.
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EdTech Provider Balefire Labs Adds Categories to Kids' Educational …
Balefire Labs, Inc (http://www.BalefireLabs.com) -- provider of free educational app reviews for teachers and parents-- announced today that its ... «Virtual-Strategy Magazine, Jun 15»
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'Balefire' a finalist for poetry award
Balefire,” the first poetry collection from Spokane writer and teacher Shann Ferch, is a finalist for the 2015 High Plains Book Award for poetry. «The Spokesman Review, Jun 15»
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Wayans family values: Hard work and comedy
... June 21, 2015 · Mural project honors tribes, slaughtered horses June 19, 2015 11 · 'Balefire' a finalist for poetry award June 14, 2015 ... «The Spokesman Review, Jun 15»
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Spotlight: CdA Symphony Orchestra unveils 2015-16 lineup
... slaughtered horses June 19, 2015 11 · 'Balefire' a finalist for poetry award June 14, 2015 · 'King Size Recliners' hit Regal Cinemas June 14, ... «The Spokesman Review, May 15»
5
'Marvel Universe Live' delivers family-friendly comic book action
... June 21, 2015 · Mural project honors tribes, slaughtered horses June 19, 2015 11 · 'Balefire' a finalist for poetry award June 14, 2015 ... «The Spokesman Review, May 15»
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McMurtry brings well-traveled sound to Bartlett
... slaughtered horses June 19, 2015 11 · 'Balefire' a finalist for poetry award June 14, 2015 · 'King Size Recliners' hit Regal Cinemas June 14, ... «The Spokesman Review, May 15»
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X-Men Dream Cast: Five Up and Coming Actresses That Are …
It is for this reason that he cannot save souls that have been burned from the Pattern by balefire; time does not exist for the Dark One, but it does ... «moviepilot.com, May 15»
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When Will 'Once Upon A Time' Season 4 Hit Netflix? There Are 6 …
You should re-watch this episode because Neal/Balefire got a thousand shout outs as Robin and Marion moved into his apartment in New York City. It's nice to ... «Bustle, May 15»
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"The Wheel of Time: An Age of Legends", The Movies We Truly …
Mistakes are made. Balefire is used to destroy whole cities. The Forsaken deal a serious blow as all hell breaks lose. Hope is well and truly lost. «moviepilot.com, May 15»
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World views
... June 21, 2015 · Mural project honors tribes, slaughtered horses June 19, 2015 11 · 'Balefire' a finalist for poetry award June 14, 2015 ... «The Spokesman Review, May 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Balefire [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/balefire>. Apr 2024 ».
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