\Fla"men\, n.; pl. E. {Flammens}, L. {Flamines}. [L.]
(Rom. Antiq.)
A priest devoted to the service of a particular god, from
whom he received a distinguishing epithet. The most honored
were those of Jupiter, Mars, and Quirinus, called
respectively Flamen Dialis, Flamen Martialis, and Flamen
Quirinalis.

      Affrights the flamens at their service quaint.
                                               --Milton.