Definition of "pyric" []

• Of, relating to, or resulting from burning. (adjective)

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• "But according to the media, the prime minister's election victory is nothing short of pyric."
• "I believe that the Hubble supporters who are fighting tooth and nail to have the servicing mission forced through NASA may end up with a pyric victory."
• "Only a few stinking, slimy bubbles emerged from its mouth, burst into flames, and dripped downwards in pyric drool."