Flame
/fleɪm/noun
A hot, glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire.
Did you know?The word 'flame' is linked to ancient rites where fire was seen as a purifying force, often used in rituals to transform the soul.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰl̥eh₁-
“to shine, to burn”
Latin
Latin
flamma
“a blaze, a flame, often associated with divine fire or light”
Old French
Old French
flame
“flame, blaze; symbolizing passion and intensity”
Middle English
Middle English
flam
“a fire or blaze, often used in poetic contexts”
Modern English
English
flame
“the visible, gaseous part of a fire, representing both danger and beauty in language.”