flame

15 ENTRIES FOUND:

1flame

noun \ˈflām\

Definition of FLAME

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
5
: the memory, reputation, or beliefs of a deceased person; broadly : memory <keeper of the flame>
6
: an angry, hostile, or abusive electronic message

Examples of FLAME

  1. the flame of a candle
  2. We built a fire and roasted marshmallows over the flames.
  3. They tried to put out the fire, but the flames grew higher.
  4. The engine burst into flame.

Origin of FLAME

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
First Known Use: 14th century

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