brimstone
noun/ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/
Frequency rank: #15,387 most common English word
Meaning
an archaic or literary word for sulfur, often associated with hellfire and divine punishment.
Example sentence
The old preacher warned his congregation about the fires and brimstone that awaited sinners in hell.
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