flames

noun

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.

Burning zeal, passion, imagination, excitement, or anger.

(music, chiefly lutherie) The contrasting light and dark figure seen in wood used for stringed instrument making; the curl.

A brilliant reddish orange-gold fiery colour.

(Internet, somewhat dated) An aggressively insulting criticism or remark.

(obsolete, botany) A variety of carnation.

verb

(Internet, ambitransitive) To post a destructively critical or abusive message (to somebody).

To burst forth like flame; to break out in violence of passion; to be kindled with zeal or ardour.

To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.

adjective

Of a brilliant reddish orange-gold colour, like that of a flame.

Roots

flammaflam- · Latin · flame

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