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noun
A large fire in a scrubland or prairie, as opposed to a forest fire, which occurs in forests.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A war that arises suddenly and is limited in scope or area.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: attributive, figuratively
Topics: government, politics
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History
From brush + fire.
