emitting sparks of fire, as certain stones when struck with steel.

emerald-green in color.

to mark or color with red.

the state of or tendency to be flowering, fruiting, or ripening early, as plants or fruit.

any large gathering with a partylike atmosphere.

a Christmas lantern consisting of a lighted candle set in sand inside a paper bag.

suitable for use as food; edible.

mist; fog.

resembling snow; snowy.

a slightly cupped ring placed over the socket of a candleholder to catch the drippings of a candle.