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bonfire

The correct spelling is bonfire.

How to pronounce bonfire

/ˈbɒnˌfaɪ.ə/
noun

IPA: /ˈbɒnˌfaɪ.ə/

Say it like: Bon-fir-e

The correct spelling is bonfire. A fire in which bones are burned.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A fire in which bones are burned.
  2. 2.A fire to burn unwanted or disreputable items or people: proscribed books, heretics etc.
  3. 3.A large, controlled outdoor fire, as a signal or to celebrate something.

verb

  1. 1.To fire (pottery) using a bonfire.
  2. 2.To make, or celebrate around, a bonfire.

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