a. [ L. lambens, -enlis, p. pr. of lambere to lick; akin to lap. See Lap to drink by licking. ] 1. Playing on the surface; touching lightly; gliding over. “A lambent flame.” Dryden. “A lambent style.” Beaconsfield. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Twinkling or gleaming; fickering. “The lambent purity of the stars.” W. Irving. [ 1913 Webster ]