About The Word Flambeau
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Flambeau
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What's The Definition Of Flambeau?
[n] a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Flambeau: 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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