ETYM Old Eng. fir, fyr, fur as. fyr; akin to Dutch vuur, os. and Old High Germ. fiur, German feuer, Icel. fyri, fűrr, Greek pyr, and perh. to Latin purus pure, Eng. pure Cf. Empyrean, Pyre.
1. (Archaic) Flames; the (usually visible) result of combustion.
2. The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke; SYN. flame, flaming.
3. A fireplace in which a fire is burning.
4. A severe trial.
5. Intense adverse criticism; SYN. attack, flak, blast.
/> 6. The act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy; SYN. firing.
7. The event of something burning (often destructive).
8. (Archaic) Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe.
Symbol of purity, purification, or divinity in many religions and cultures, in which sacrifice is or has been a central ritual. In Christianity, however, the fires of hell are traditionally opposed to the light of God and heaven.
In classical antiquity, fire was the attribute of Hestia, goddess of hearth and home, and in Rome the Vestal Virgins guarded the sacred flame of Vesta in her shrine in the Forum. In classical mythology, fire was stolen from the gods and given to humans by Prometheus. In Indian Vedic ritual, Agni was honored as the sacrificial fire that mediated between gods and humans, and which was the responsibility of the Brahmans. In Zoroastrianism, fire is the son of the supreme god Ahura Mazda. A remnant of symbolic purification still persists in the bonfires lit at Hallowe'en to chase away evil spirits. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Eng. flame, flaume, flaumbe, Old Fren. flame, flambe, French flamme, from Latin flamma, from flamma, from flagrare to burn. Related to Flagrant, Flamneau, Flamingo.
1. A stream of burning vapor or gas, emitting light and heat; darting or streaming fire; a blaze; a fire.
2. Burning zeal or passion; elevated and noble enthusiasm; glowing imagination; passionate excitement or anger.
3. Ardor of affection; the passion of love.
4. A beloved person; a sweetheart. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Eng. light, liht, as. leóht; akin to os. lioht, Dutch and German licht, Old High Germ. lioht, Goth. liuhath, Icel. ljôs, Latin lux light, lucere to shine, Greek leykos white, Skr. ruc to shine. Related to Lucid, Lunar, Luminous, Lynx.
1. Having abundant light or illumination: or; SYN. lighting.
2. Any device serving as a source of visible light; SYN. light source.
3. An illuminated area.
4. A visual warning signal.
5. A particular perspective or aspect of a situation.
6. A condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination; SYN. illumination.
7. The visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; SYN. lightness.
8. (Physics) Electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; SYN. visible light, visible radiation.
9. Public awareness.
10. Mental understanding as an enlightening experience.
11. A person regarded very fondly. + prikaži više

A red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop; SYN. brake light.

A visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections; SYN. traffic signal, stoplight.