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| flam·boy·ant [ flam bóy ənt ] |
adjective |
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1. showy: showy and dashing in a self-satisfied way
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2. brightly colored: brightly colored and striking
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3. highly decorated: elaborate or richly decorated
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4. audacious: unrestrained by prevailing standards of propriety
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5. architecture of French Gothic architecture: relating to or characteristic of 14th- to 16th-century French Gothic architecture, which is noted for its fine detailing and pointed decoration
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noun (plural flam·boy·ants) |
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trees Same as royal poinciana
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| [Mid-19th century. < French, present participle of flamboyer "blaze" < flambe "flame" < Latin flamma "flame"] |
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 flam·boy·ance noun |
 flam·boy·ant·ly adverb |
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