flame
/fleɪm/
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; An aggressively insulting criticism or remark
- plural
- flames
Meanings
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The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat
What makes a flame blue?
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The house was in flames.
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A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair
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An aggressively insulting criticism or remark
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Burning zeal, passion, imagination, excitement, or anger
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A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colourrare
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A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour. flame:; flamerare
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The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the curlrare
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A variety of carnationrare