flam ‧ bé /ˈflɒmbeɪ $ flɑːmˈbeɪ/ BrE AmE ( also flam‧béed /ˈflɒmbeɪd $ flɑːmˈbeɪd/) adjective
[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: past participle of flamber 'to set on fire' ]
food that is flambéed has an alcoholic drink such as ↑ brandy poured over it to produce flames