[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

congreve \con"greve\, n. after sir william congreve, the
   inventor.
   1. short for cogreve rocket, a powerful form of rocket
      formerly used in war, either in the field or for
      bombardment. in the former case it was armed with shell,
      shrapnel, or other missiles; in the latter, with an
      inextinguishable explosive material, inclosed in a
      metallic case. it was guided by a long wooden stick.
      webster 1913 suppl.

   2. short for

   congreve match, an early friction match, containing
      sulphur, potassium chlorate, and antimony sulphide.
      webster 1913 suppl.
see also:
cogreve rocket congreve match 

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