council fire

noun

1. a fire kept burning continually during a council of American Indians.

Word History and Origins

Origin of council fire¹

An Americanism dating back to 1745–55

Example Sentences

There were also performances from the Toronto Council Fire Native All Nations Juniors drum group as Leafs players were introduced and a hoop dance routine during the second intermission.

From Seattle Times

The jerseys will be up for auction on Real Sports Auction with all of the proceeds to be donated to the Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre.

From Seattle Times

At a mid-January town hall hosted by the Ocean Beach Town Council, fire and police offficials said arson was the suspected cause of those blazes.

From Los Angeles Times

Voters will weigh in on nearly 3,000 local races, including city council, fire district and school district races.

From Washington Times

Despite all the convulsions of history, the Onondaga have kept the council fire burning for Haudenosaunee to this day.

From Literature