bougie

Definitions of bougie
  1. noun
    electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
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    type of:
    appareil électrique, appareillage électrique
    a device that produces or is powered by electricity
  2. noun
    stick of wax with a wick in the middle
    synonyms: cierge
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    type of:
    lampe
    an artificial source of visible illumination
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