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Italian
Etymology
From Latin flamma, from Proto-Italic *flāgmā, from Proto-Indo-European *bʰl̥h₂gmeh₂, derived from an extension of the root *bʰel- (“shiny, white”). Compare French flamme, Portuguese chama, Spanish llama.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfjam.ma/
- Rhymes: -amma
- Hyphenation: fiàm‧ma
Noun
fiamma f (plural fiamme)
- flame (part of fire)
- (figurative) flame (romantic partner)
- (figurative) flame (burning sentiment)
- (nautical) pennant, pennon
- (military) flash
Derived terms
Related terms
Noun
fiamma m (invariable)
- (siderurgy) a worker who cuts metal using a cutting torch
- Synonyms: bruciaferro, fiammista, ossigenista
See also
Further reading
- fiamma1 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
- fiamma2 in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana