tr.v. flam·béed, flam·bé·ing, flam·bés To drench with a liquor, such as brandy, and ignite: flambéed the steak at the table. adj. Served flaming in ignited liquor: steak flambé. [From French, past participle of flamber, to flame, from Old French, from flambe, flame; see FLAME.] (click for a larger image) flambé |
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