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flakë|r|o'·n I§ vi 1 to give off flames 2 to blaze, burn bright 3 to flare up 4 to give off a red glow 5 to shine bright 6 [Fig] to feel on fire 7 to rush; rush away II§ vt 1 to scorch, singe, char 2 [Fig] to inflame with feeling 3 to throw, hurl, fling; hurl oneself 4 to slap flakë|r|u'a|r adj (i) 1 flaming, blazing 2 extremely hot 3 reddened flakë|r|u'e|s adj 1 flaming, blazing 2 scorching 3 sparkling