A.combustible matter, fuel, X.Cyr.7.5.22, Arist.Resp.473a5, Mete.341b19, al.: metaph. of food, as supplying animal heat, Hp.Aph.1.14, Plu.2.694f, Aët.9.19.
b. the supposed Sphere of Fire surrounding the atmosphere, Simp. in Cael.20.26, al. (quoting Arist.Mete. l.c.).