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 fire2 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, brightness4: sweetheart5: the memory, reputation, or beliefs of a deceased person ; broadly : memory <keeper of the flame>6: an angry, hostile, or abusive electronic message