FLAME, n. [L. flamma.] 1. A blaze; burning vapor; vapor in combustion; or according to modern chimistry, hydrogen or any inflammable gas, in a state of combustion, and naturally ascending in a stream from burning bodies being specifically lighter than common air.2. Fire in general.3. Heat of passion; tumult; combustion; blaze; violent contention. One jealous, tattling mischief-maker will set a whole village in a flame.4. Ardor of temper or imagination; brightness of fancy; vigor of thought.Great are their faults, and glorious is their flame.5. Ardor of inclination; warmth of affection.Smit with the love of kindred arts we came,And met congenial, mingling flame with flame.6. The passion of love; ardent love.My heart's on flame.7. Rage; violence; as the flames of war.FLAME, v.t. To inflame; to excite. FLAME, v.i. 1. To blaze; to burn in vapor, or in a current; to burn as gas emitted from bodies in combustion.2. To shine like burning gas.In flaming yellow bright.3. To break out in violence of passion.
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