'Bonfire' definitions:
Definition of 'bonfire'
(from WordNet)
noun
A large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration [syn: bonfire, balefire]
Definition of 'Bonfire'
From: GCIDE
- Bonfire \Bon"fire`\, n. [OE. bonefire, banefire, orig. a fire of bones; bone + fire; but cf. also Prov. E. bun a dry stalk.] A large fire built in the open air, as an expression of public joy and exultation, or for amusement. [1913 Webster]
- Full soon by bonfire and by bell, We learnt our liege was passing well. --Gay. [1913 Webster]