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flamboyant

flam·boy·ant [ flam bóy ənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. showy: showy and dashing in a self-satisfied way

2. brightly colored: brightly colored and striking

3. highly decorated: elaborate or richly decorated

4. audacious: unrestrained by prevailing standards of propriety

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



noun  (plural flam·boy·ants)
Definition:
 
trees 
Same as  royal poinciana


[Mid-19th century. < French, present participle of flamboyer "blaze" < flambe "flame" < Latin flamma "flame"]

flam·boy·ance noun
flam·boy·ant·ly adverb
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