"flameworthy" meaning in English

See flameworthy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more flameworthy [comparative], most flameworthy [superlative]
Etymology: From flame + -worthy. Etymology templates: {{af|en|flame|-worthy}} flame + -worthy Head templates: {{en-adj}} flameworthy (comparative more flameworthy, superlative most flameworthy)
  1. Deserving of being subjected to or engulfed by flames
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