flambeau

[ flam-boh ]

noun

, plural flam·beaux [flam, -bohz], flam·beaus.

1. a flaming torch.
2. a torch for use at night in illuminations, processions, etc.
3. a large, decorated candlestick.
4. an ornament having the form of a flaming torch.

flambeau

/ ˈflæmbəʊ /

noun

1. a burning torch, as used in night processions
2. a large ornamental candlestick

Word History and Origins

Origin of flambeau¹

1625–35; < French: torch, derivative of Old French flambe flame

Word History and Origins

Origin of flambeau¹

C17: from Old French: torch, literally: a little flame, from flambe flame

Example Sentences

On Tuesday night, authorities lit flambeaus to keep wild animals away, an official involved in the operation told the Hindustan Times newspaper.

From BBC

He and friends played hide-and-seek in nearby brush but never saw the flambeau lit.

From Seattle Times

The flambeaux around the edge were bright and red in the dark.

From Literature

Often, when the Queen was entertaining distinguished company under the flambeaux of the Great Hall, Lancelot had found him sitting by himself in a small room, mending stockings.

From Literature

High and low the serfs looked out, red the flambeaus tossed about,— Toll slowly.

From Project Gutenberg

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