Matchbox
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A matchbox is a box made of cardboard or thin wood designed to hold matches. It usually has a coarse striking surface on one edge for lighting the matches contained inside.
The hobby of collecting matchboxes and other match related items is called phillumeny (also known as phillumenism).[1]
[edit] See also
- Go-to-bed matchbox - another (more elaborate) form of matchbox.
- Matchbook - another form of packaging for matches.
- Phillumeny - the hobby of collecting matchboxes, matchbooks, and other match related items.
In Malaysia, it is called 'kotak mancis' and widely used in the country.
