flame

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Derived terms 1.4.2 Related terms 1.4.3 Translations 1.5 Adjective 1.5.1 Translations 1.6 See also 1.7 Anagrams

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[edit] Etymology

From Middle English flaumbe, from Old French flambe, from Latin flammula (diminutive of flamma).

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• enPR: flām, IPA: /fleɪm/, SAMPA: /fleIm/
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• Rhymes: -eɪm

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flame (plural flames)

1. The visible part of fire.
2. A romantic partner or lover in usually short-lived but passionate affair.
3. (Internet) Intentionally insulting criticism or remark meant to incite anger.
4. (color/colour) a brilliant reddish orange-gold colour, like that of a flame.

   flame colour:

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to flame (third-person singular simple present flames, present participle flaming, simple past and past participle flamed)

1. To produce flames.
2. (Internet) To post a destructively critical or abusive message, especially to provoke dissent or controversy

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• flamer
• flaming

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• flambé

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flame (not comparable)

1. (color/colour) of a brilliant reddish orange-gold colour, like that of a flame.

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• Appendix:Colours

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• Alphagram: aeflm
• fleam