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BRIQUET
briquette, briquet
(noun) a block made from charcoal or coal dust and burned as fuel
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
briquet (plural briquets)
A small brick, typically made of charcoal and used for fuel.
A block of artificial stone in the form of a brick, used for paving.
A moulded sample of solidified cement or mortar for use as a test piece for showing the strength of the material.
(dated) A cigarette lighter.
Source: Wiktionary
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AIR
(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”
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