~ 1
■ verb
1》 shine or burn unsteadily and fitfully.
2》 (of a feeling) be briefly perceptible.
3》 make small, quick movements.
■ noun an instance of ~ing.
Derivatives
~ing adjective &noun
Origin
OE flicorian , flycerian 'to flutter', prob. of Gmc origin.
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~ 2
■ noun an American woodpecker that often feeds on ants on the ground. [ Colaptes auratus ( common or northern ~ ) and related species.]
Origin
C19: imitative of its call.