From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishflambéflam‧bé /ˈflɒmbeɪ $ flɑːmˈbeɪ/ (also flambéed /ˈflɒmbeɪd $ flɑːmˈbeɪd/) adjective DFCfood that is flambéed has an alcoholic drink such as brandy poured over it to produce flamesOrigin flambé (1800-1900) French past participle of flamber “to set on fire”
