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flagrant definition

fla·grant (flā′grənt)

adjective

  1. glaringly bad; notorious; outrageous
  2. Archaic flaming; blazing

Etymology: L flagrans, prp. of flagrare, to flame, blaze < IE base *bhleg-, to shine, burn > black

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