Where does “flamboyant” come from?
Flamboyant derives from French flamboyant, from French flamboyer meaning to flame, from Latin flammula meaning small flame, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European bʰlē-.
flamboyant (English): Showy, bold or audacious in behaviour,...
Definitions
- Showy, bold or audacious in behaviour,...
Ancestry of “flamboyant”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | flamboyant | present participle of flamboyer; flaming;... |
| 2 | Old French | flamboier | — |
| 3 | Old French | flambe | flame |