kindler

noun

kin·​dler ˈkind(ᵊ)lə(r) 

rapid -n(ᵊ)l-

plural -s

1

: one that kindles

2

: kindling sense 2

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from kindlen + -er

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Rhymes for kindler

• spindler
• swindler