flare
[ flair ]
/ flɛər /
verb (used without object), flared, flar·ing.
verb (used with object), flared, flar·ing.
noun
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Origin of flare
1540–50; original meaning: spread out, said of hair, a ship's sides, etc.; compare Old English flǣre either of the spreading sides at the end of the nose
OTHER WORDS FROM flare
outflare, verb (used with object), out·flared, out·flar·ing.un·flared, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH flare
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British Dictionary definitions for flare
flare
/ (flɛə) /
verb
noun
Derived forms of flare
flared, adjectiveWord Origin for flare
C16 (to spread out): of unknown origin
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Medical definitions for flare
flare
[ flâr ]
n.
An area of redness on the skin surrounding the primary site of infection or irritation.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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