Congreve

noun — 2 senses

Congreve

noun

Etymology Habitational surname from a minor place in Staffordshire, from Old English cumb (“valley”) + grāf (“grove”).

1

Abbreviation Short for Congreve rocket.

2

Abbreviation Short for Congreve match.

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