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flame

/fleɪm/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.
  2. A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair.
  3. Intentionally insulting criticism or remark meant to incite anger.
  4. A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour.
  5. The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the curl.
  6. Burning zeal, passion, imagination, excitement, or anger.
  7. To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.
  8. To burst forth like flame; to break out in violence of passion; to be kindled with zeal or ardour.
  9. To post a destructively critical or abusive message (to somebody).
  10. Of a brilliant reddish orange-gold colour, like that of a flame.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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