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- noun a volcano in south central Guatemala
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Examples
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Those who had been sentenced to the stake, but indulged with commutation of the penalty, had inverted flames painted on the livery, and this was called fuego revuelto, "inverted fire."
Life in the Grey Nunnery at Montreal Sarah J. Richardson
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One was, to wear the San Benito, called fuego revolto or revuelto, a garment similar to that worn by the relajados, with a corresponding coroza, only that in this the flames pointed downwards to show that by their repentance they had escaped the capital punishment.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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Those who had been sentenced to the stake, but indulged with commutation of the penalty, had inverted flames painted on the livery, and this was called fuego revuelto, "inverted fire."
Life in the Grey Nunnery at Montreal Richardson, Sarah J 1858
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This shining is so great, according to what I have related, that the Spaniards, with great reason, may well call them from their luminous quality, Moscas de fuego, that is to say, Fire-flies.
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Will W is en fuego*, in quite a number of recent posts.
Will Comes Up Big 2009
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Don't miss the fuego shrimp, the warm tomato and burrata salad, the mushroom torta, the scallops and polenta, the certified angus filet mignon melt in your mouth tender and whatever you do, beg, borrow or steal for a side of the truffle mashed potatoes.
Natalie Pace: Following Prince Harry To The American Southwest Natalie Pace 2011
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El día que demanden a alguna loca por sacarle copias piratas a mis libros y regalarlas por todos lados, o por dedicarse a publicar en blogs todos mis puemitas todos, me prendo fuego.
Global Voices in English » Ecuador: The Frustrations of Being a Writer 2009
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Mil poesias y una historia que se repetia una y otra vez, como marcada en fuego, en la vida de muchos uruguayos, en mi vida.
Global Voices in English » Uruguay: The Passing of Writer Mario Benedetti 2009
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This season, being eligible to race in international competitions against an open field any age group for the first time, Mikaela's has been nothing less than "en fuego," placing in the top 15 in her first seven races against some of the best racers in the world, followed by four top-3 results that included two victories.
Dr. Jim Taylor: The Greatest Phenom You've Never Heard of Dr. Jim Taylor 2011
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We were en fuego, and the hour-long event had just begun.
Tony Sachs: Spirits Tastings From High-End To High-Tech, Courtesy Of Glenfiddich And Wild Turkey 2010
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