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Meaning of "Bengal light" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BENGAL LIGHT

Bengal light play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BENGAL LIGHT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bengal light 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 BENGAL LIGHT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Fireworks

Fireworks are a class of explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic, cultural, and religious purposes. A fireworks event is a display of the effects produced by firework devices. Fireworks competitions are also regularly held at a number of places. Fireworks take many forms to produce the four primary effects: noise, light, smoke and floating materials They may be designed to burn with flames and sparks of many colors, typically red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, silver and gold. Displays are common throughout the world and are the focal point of many cultural and religious celebrations. The earliest documentation of fireworks dates back to 7th century China, where they were invented. The fireworks were used to accompany many festivities. It is a part of the culture of China and had its origin there; eventually it spread to other cultures and societies. Important events and festivities such as the Spring Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival were and still are times when fireworks are guaranteed sights. China is the largest manufacturer and exporter of fireworks in the world.

Definition of Bengal light in the English dictionary

The definition of Bengal light in the dictionary is a firework or flare that burns with a steady bright blue light, formerly used as a signal.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BENGAL LIGHT

Benevento
Beneventum
benevolence
benevolent
benevolent fund
benevolently
benevolentness
Benfleet
BEng
Bengal
Bengal tiger
Bengali
bengaline
Bengaluru
Bengasi
Bengbu
Benghazi
Benguela
Beni
Beni Hasan

WORDS THAT END LIKE BENGAL LIGHT

back-up light
backlight
bright
come to light
daylight
delight
flashlight
flight
green light
headlight
highlight
in mid-flight
light
moonlight
red light
slight
spotlight
starlight
sunlight
the spotlight
twilight

Synonyms and antonyms of Bengal light in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Bengal light» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BENGAL LIGHT

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

Translator English - Chinese

孟加拉光
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

luz de Bengala
570 millions of speakers

English

Bengal light
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बंगाल प्रकाश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البنغال ضوء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Бенгалия свет
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Bengala luz
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাংলার আলো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

feu de Bengale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cahaya Bengal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bengal Licht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ベンガルライト
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

벵골 빛
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bengal cahya
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ánh sáng Bengal
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெங்கால் ஒளி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बंगाल प्रकाश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

işaret fişeği
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bengala
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Bengal światło
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Бенгалія світло
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Bengal lumina
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Bengal φως
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Bengaalse lig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Bengal ljus
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Bengal lys
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Bengal light

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BENGAL LIGHT»

The term «Bengal light» is used very little and occupies the 176.980 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of Bengal light
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «Bengal light».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BENGAL LIGHT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Bengal light» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Bengal light» 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 Bengal light

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BENGAL LIGHT»

Discover the use of Bengal light in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Bengal light and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Preparatory Manual of Black Powder and Pyrotechnics
... page 548 Classic Bengal light composition with improved burning rate, page 549 Classic Bengal light composition with improved intensity, page 549 Classic green Bengal light composition, page 549 Classic blue Bengal light composition  ...
Jared Ledgard, 2006
2
Quarterly Army List of Her Majesty's British Forces on the ...
William Vi'arde, Bengal light. cavalry Edward Mason, Bombay native infantry John Davies, Bengal native infantry Edward Thurlow Hibgame, Madras native infy. William Shaw, Madras native infantry ' John Purton, c.B., Madras engineers ...
‎1859
3
The Indian News and Chronicle of Eastern Affaires
Major Francis Whcler, llth Bengal Light Cavalry. Major Walter Scott, Bombay Engineers. Major John Studhului Ilodgson, 12th Bengal Native Infantry. Major John Kenncd_v i\l'_Causland, Ttlth Bengal Native Infantry. Major John Lealand .\ Iowatt ...
4
The United Service Magazine
12th Bengal N. I. ; Major H. M. Lawrence, Bengal Artillery ; Major F. Abbott, Bengal Engineer! j Major J. Bradford, 1st Bengal Light Cavalry; Major B. Y. Reilly, Bengal Engineers ; Major G. S. Laurenson, Bengal Artillery; Major J. Angelo, 3rd  ...
Arthur William Alsager Pollock, 1846
5
The Preparatory Manual of Black Powder and Pyrotechnics, ...
... page 548 Classic Bengal light composition with improved burning rate, page 549 Classic Bengal light composition with improved intensity, page 549 Classic green Bengal light composition, page 549 Classic blue Bengal light composition  ...
Jared Ledgard, 2007
6
The Gurkha Rifles
... Native Infantry; 1864 42nd (Assam) Regiment of Bengal Native (Light) Infantry; 1885 42nd (Assam) Regiment of Bengal (Light) Infantry; 1886 42nd Regiment Goorkha Light Infantry; 1889 42nd (Goorkha) Regiment of Bengal (Light) Infantry;  ...
J. B. R. Nicholson, 1974
7
Indian Infantry Regiments 1860-1914
2nd Bengal Light Infantry Raised 1798as 2/1 5th Regt. At Mutiny, 31st Light Infantry. 1876: 2nd (The Queen's Own) Bengal Native Light Infantry. 1897: 2nd ( Queen's Own) Rajput Bengal Light Infantry. 19o1 : 2nd (Queen's Own) Rajput Light ...
‎1979
8
A History of British Cavalry 1816-1919: Volume 2: 1851-1871
Bengal: * Governor-General's Bodyguard, 170 3rd Bengal Light Cavalry, 138— 42, 144—; 5th Bengal Native Cavalry, 134, 363, 397 * 1st Bengal Cavalry, 248 7th Bengal Light Cavalry, 162, 164 81h Bengal Native Cavalry, 150 * 2nd Bengal  ...
Lord Anglesey, 1993
9
Queen Victoria's Enemies (3): India
A British officer, Indian officer, and sowar of a Bengal Light Cavalry regiment in undress uniform. The Mutiny began amongst the 3rd Cavalry, many of whom fought at least during the early part of the war in this uniform. (National Army Museum) ...
Ian Knight, 1990
10
Encyclopedia of Nineteenth-Century Photography
The most popular of the early studio illuminants was the blue-flamed Bengal light. This was patented in France for portrait photography in 1854 and John Moule promoted its use for photography through his 1857 British patent (number 478 ...
John Hannavy, 2013

7 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BENGAL LIGHT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Bengal light is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Bremen fined €8000 for fan actions
Bremen fans used green smoke-bombs and bengal light work to show their support. Despite all efforts, Bremen lost the game 2-3 and only ... «VAVEL.com, Jun 15»
2
Somerset history in 100 objects: Somerset Light Infantry's defence of …
Its defenders were the 13th Light Infantry and the 35th Bengal Light Infantry. The 13th Light Infantry became the Somerset Light Infantry. «Somerset County Gazette, Apr 15»
3
Algeria suffer Sh5m fine for laser scandal by their fans
“The incidents in question included the use of lasers, Bengal light and smoke bombs. The Fifa Disciplinary Committee imposed a fine of CHF ... «The Standard Digital News, Jul 14»
4
Rizal's frugal dinners
The fire came from the Bengal light that could not be lighted on the day of San Juan and was stored there, and it seems that it burned ... «Inquirer.net, Nov 13»
5
Barfly: Some customers are more right than others
"Well, I said Pylotechnic," answered the Rocket, in a severe tone of voice, and the Bengal Light felt so crushed that he began at once to bully ... «Marin Independent Journal, Nov 13»
6
Britain's bravest family: Two brothers and a son - each awarded the …
Charles was commissioned into the 8th Bengal Light Cavalry in 1848 aged just 16, and Hugh entered the 3rd Bengal Light Cavalry in 1853, ... «Daily Mail, Mar 12»
7
Bringing to life dark tales from literary lady of the bush
Baynton was born in country NSW, the daughter of a poor Irish carpenter, although she claimed her father was a captain in the Bengal Light ... «The Age, Nov 07»

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