About The Word Flambeau

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Flambeau

Flambeau Meaning & Definition
Flambeau Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Flambeau?

[n] a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night)

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Related Terms | Find terms related to Flambeau: brand | butane lighter | cigarette lighter | cresset | firebrand | flaming torch | flare | flint | flint and steel | fusee | igniter | light | lighter | link | portfire | signal flare | sparker | spill | taper | torch

See Also | torch

Flambeau In Webster's Dictionary

\Flam"beau\; n.; pl. {Flambeaux}or {Flambeaus}. [F., fr. OF. flambe flame, for flamble, from L. flammula a little flame, dim. of flamma flame. See {Flame}.] A flaming torch, esp. one made by combining together a number of thick wicks invested with a quick-burning substance (anciently, perhaps, wax; in modern times, pitch or the like); hence, any torch.

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