magicube

noun

mag·​i·​cube

ˈmajə̇ˌkyüb

: a flashcube that for its firing depends only on the mechanical ignition of a primer within the device

Word History

Etymology

blend of magic entry 2 and cube entry 1

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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