noun. A large fire built outdoors, as for signaling or in celebration of an event.

noun. A fire of bones.

noun. A funeral pile; a pyre.

noun. A fire for the burning of heretics, proscribed books, etc.

noun. Any great blazing fire made in the open air for amusement, or for the burning of brushwood, weeds, rubbish, etc. Specifically

noun. A fire kindled, usually in some open and conspicuous place, such as a hill-top or public square, as an expression of public joy or exultation, or as a beacon.

noun. A large fire built in the open air, as an expression of public joy and exultation, or for amusement.

noun. A fire in which bones were burned.

noun. A fire to burn unwanted or disreputable items or people: proscribed books, heretics etc.

noun. A large, controlled outdoor fire, as a signal or to celebrate something.

noun. a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

"Also, a bonfire is always fun; and here was an excellent excuse for the children to keep one going all day and every day, piling it high with Clem's big bramble-faggots and roasting potatoes (very unevenly) in the intervals."

bale  balefire  

bonfire night  

fire  

banquet  barbecue  blaze  camp-fire  campfire  

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