brucia

/ˈbruːtʃa/ or /ˈbruːtʃiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Italian match or a stick of firewood, especially one used for cooking.

“She used a brucia to start the barbecue.”

2. verb

To burn or set on fire, especially to burn with a smoky flame.

“The fire brucia all night, filling the room with smoke.”

Synonyms

  • firewood
  • match

Antonyms

  • douse
  • extinguish