I. ˈflām 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 fire
2.
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 , brightness
4. : sweetheart
5. : the memory, reputation, or beliefs of a deceased person ; broadly : memory
keeper of the flame
6. : an angry, hostile, or abusive electronic message
II. verb
( flamed ; flam·ing )
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1. : to burn with a flame : blaze
2.
a. : to burst or break out violently or passionately
flaming with indignation
b. : to send an angry, hostile, or abusive electronic message
3. : to shine brightly : glow
color flaming up in her cheeks
transitive verb
1. : to send or convey by means of flame
flame a message by signal fires
2. : to treat or affect with flame: as
a. : to sear, sterilize, or destroy by fire
b. : flambe
3. : to send an angry, hostile, or abusive electronic message to or about
• flam·er noun