I. in-ˈsen-dē-ˌer-ē; -ˈsen-də-rē, -dyə- noun
( plural -ar·ies )
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin incendiarius, from incendium conflagration, from incendere
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : a person who commits arson : arsonist
b. : an incendiary agent (as a bomb)
2. : a person who excites factions, quarrels, or sedition : agitator
II. adjective
Date: 15th century
1. : of, relating to, or involving arson : arsonous
2. : tending to excite or inflame : inflammatory
incendiary speeches
3.
a. : igniting combustible materials spontaneously
b. : of, relating to, or being a weapon (as a bomb) designed to start fires
4. : extremely hot
incendiary chili peppers