| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Expression | 1. (a) A juggler who pretends to eat fire. (b) A quarrelsome person who seeks affrays; a hotspur. [Colloq.].[Websters]. | |
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| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Fire eater | (a) A juggler who pretends to eat fire. (b) A quarrelsome person who seeks affrays; a hotspur. [Colloq.]. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
| Fire eater | A fire eater is an entertainer, often a street artist or part of a sideshow. The performer places flaming objects into their mouth and extinguishes them. They also practice controlling and transferring the flame. (references) | ||
| Jonathan Fire Eater | Jonathan Fire*Eater was an indie rock band from Washington DC but based in New York City. The line up was Stuart Lupton (vocals), Tom Frank (bass), Paul Maroon (guitar and slide), Matt Barrick (drums) and Walter Martin (keyboards), three of whom went on to form The Walkmen. (references) | ||
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| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Fire eater | Sports & Leisure | The side show. Its characteristic attractions included the giant, the fat lady, the --, the sword swallower. Source: European Union. (references) | |
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