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flown

1

[ flohn ]

verb

  1. a past participle of fly 2.


flown

2

[ flohn ]

adjective

  1. decorated with colors that have been fluidly blended:

    flown ceramic ware.

  2. Archaic. filled to excess.

flown

1

/ ڱəʊ /

verb

  1. the past participle of fly 1
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

flown

2

/ ڱəʊ /

adjective

  1. relating to coloured (usually blue) decoration on porcelain that, during firing, has melted into the surrounding glaze giving a halo-like effect
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of flown1

Middle English ڱōɱ; past participle of flow
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of flown1

probably from the obsolete past participle of flow
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The King has spoken of the "devastating loss" at the Pope's death and praised his compassion in a statement issued by the Palace - and flags were flown at half mast on royal residences.

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The banner flown over the King Power Stadium made its point.

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Thirteen days later, without a trial of any kind, Garcia was flown to El Salvador and imprisoned as a terrorist member of the MS-13 street gang.

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When the Trump administration began its new roundup of alleged foreign gang members, Abrego Garcia was arrested and flown to Texas on March 12.

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Flags were flown at half mast from civic buildings in Liverpool on Tuesday, while Liverpool Town Hall will later be illuminated in red.

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