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Name those fireworks flashes and bursts

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chrysanthemum
A circle of bright lines emanating outwards, with a round mass in the center.
comet
An effect that shoots straight up, leaving a glittery trail behind it before vanishing.
peony
This common, circular explosion produces many trails that change color while they expand.
spinner
Any pyrotechnic event that produces a spiral pattern, often accompanied by a tail.
crossette
A series of small explosions emerging from one larger one, each dividing into 3-5 small clusters.
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strobe
A burst that produces a delayed burst of twinkling, star-like designs, often in many colors.
glitter
Any pyrotechnic that produces an extended stream of small, flashing lights, often bursting lower than other fireworks.
brocade
Trails that seem woven together, falling downwards in a winding pattern.
willow
A burst followed by a dense, curving downward motion, typically silver or gold.
silver fish
Any effect that meanders unpredictably from a central burst, slightly resembling spaghetti.

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