Main Entry: ¹flame

Pronunciation: \ˈflām\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English flaume, flaumbe, from Anglo-French flame (from Latin flamma) & flambe, flamble, from Latin flammula, diminutive of flamma flame; akin to Latin flagrare to burn — more at black

Date: 14th century

1 : the glowing gaseous part of a fire
2 a : a state of blazing combustion <the car burst into flame> b : a condition or appearance suggesting a flame or burning: as (1) : burning zeal or passion (2) : a strong reddish-orange color
3 : brilliance, brightness
4 : sweetheart
5 : the memory, reputation, or beliefs of a deceased person; broadly : memory <keeper of the flame>
6 : an angry, hostile, or abusive electronic message