bengala

Definitions of bengala
  1. noun
    a firework that burns slowly and throws out a shower of sparks
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    type of:
    fuegos artificiales, fuegos de artificio, pirotecnia
    (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
  2. noun
    an artillery shell containing an illuminant
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    type of:
    llamarada
    a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
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