FLAM
Flam, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Flammed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Flamming.]
Defn: To deceive with a falsehood. [Obs.]
God is not to be flammed off with lies. South.
FLAMBE Flam`bé", a. [F., p.p. of flamber to singe, pass (a thing) through flame. Cf. Flambeau.] (Ceramics)
Defn: Decorated by glaze splashed or irregularly spread upon the surface, or apparently applied at the top and allowed to run down the sides; — said of pieces of Chinese porcelain.
FLAMBEAU Flam"beau; n.; pl. Flambeaux or Flambeaus. Etym: [F., fr. OF. flambe flame, for flamble, from L. flammula a little flame, dim. of flamma flame. See Flame.]
Defn: A flaming torch, esp. one made by combining together a number of thick wicks invested with a quick-burning substance (anciently, perhaps, wax; in modern times, pitch or the like); hence, any torch.
FLAMBOYANT
Flam*boy"ant, a. Etym: [F.] (Arch.)
Defn: Characterized by waving or flamelike curves, as in the tracery of windows, etc.; — said of the later (15th century) French Gothic style.
FLAMBOYER
Flam*boy"er, n. Etym: [F. flamboyer to be bright.] (Bot.)
Defn: A name given in the East and West Indies to certain trees with brilliant blossoms, probably species of Cæsalpinia.