flame

English

/fleɪm/

noun
Definitions
  • The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.
  • A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair.
  • (Internet) Intentionally insulting criticism or remark meant to incite anger.
  • A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour.
  • (music) The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the curl.
  • Burning zeal, passion, imagination, excitement, or anger.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English flawme derived from Old French flame derived from Latin flamma (flame, fire), flammula derived from Proto-Indo-European *bʰlē- (shimmer, gleam, shine).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*bʰlē-

Gloss

shimmer, gleam, shine

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
🌟 ⭐️ 🌟 🌠 💡 🔦 🕯️

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