1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Burn.

2. (a.) That burns; being on fire; excessively hot; fiery.

3. (a.) Consuming; intense; inflaming; exciting; vehement; powerful; as, burning zeal.

4. (n.) The act of consuming by fire or heat, or of subjecting to the effect of fire or heat; the state of being on fire or excessively heated.