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flame — flamer, n. flameless, adj. flamelike, adj. /flaym/, n., v., flamed, flaming. n. 1. burning gas or vapor, as from wood or coal, that is undergoing combustion; a portion of ignited gas or vapor. 2. Often, flames. the state or condition of blazing… … Universalium
Gothic art — Architecture, sculpture, and painting that flourished in Western and central Europe in the Middle Ages. It evolved from Romanesque art and lasted from the mid 12th century to the end of the 15th century. Its loftiest form of expression is… … Universalium
Sukhothai style — Canonical style for Buddha icons developed probably in the kingdom of Sukhothai (modern Thailand), beginning in the 14th century. The Sukhothai Buddhas typically either seated in the half lotus posture with right hand performing the earth… … Universalium
Doge's Palace, Venice — (1340 1438) The Doge s Palace was the seat of government in Venice. In this region, fortifications were not necessary since the Adriatic Sea provided protection from invasion. Therefore, the Doge s Palace, unlike the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena… … Dictionary of Renaissance art
flamboyant — flam•boy•ant [[t]flæmˈbɔɪ ənt[/t]] adj. 1) strikingly bold or brilliant; showy: flamboyant clothes[/ex] 2) extravagantly dashing and colorful: flamboyant behavior[/ex] 3) florid; ornate; elaborately styled 4) archit. (often cap.) a) (in… … From formal English to slang
flamboyant — [flam boi′ənt] adj. [Fr, prp. of OFr flamboyer < flambe: see FLAME] 1. designating or of a kind of architecture, as late French Gothic, characterized by flamelike tracery of windows and florid decoration 2. flamelike or brilliant in form or… … English World dictionary
flam|boy´ant|ly — flam|boy|ant «flam BOY uhnt», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. flaming, gorgeous, or striking in a showy way: »flamboyant colors, a flamboyant sunset. SYNONYM(S): brilliant. 2. very ornate; much decorated; florid: »flamboyant architecture. 3. given to… … Useful english dictionary
flam|boy|ant — «flam BOY uhnt», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. flaming, gorgeous, or striking in a showy way: »flamboyant colors, a flamboyant sunset. SYNONYM(S): brilliant. 2. very ornate; much decorated; florid: »flamboyant architecture. 3. given to display;… … Useful english dictionary
Ascyrum Crux-Andreae — Saint Saint (s[=a]nt), n. [F., fr. L. sanctus sacred, properly p. p. of sancire to render sacred by a religious act, to appoint as sacred; akin to sacer sacred. Cf. {Sacred}, {Sanctity}, {Sanctum}, {Sanctus}.] 1. A person sanctified; a holy or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ascyrum stans — Saint Saint (s[=a]nt), n. [F., fr. L. sanctus sacred, properly p. p. of sancire to render sacred by a religious act, to appoint as sacred; akin to sacer sacred. Cf. {Sacred}, {Sanctity}, {Sanctum}, {Sanctus}.] 1. A person sanctified; a holy or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
