flambeau
Americannoun
plural
flambeaux, flambeaus-
a flaming torch.
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a torch for use at night in illuminations, processions, etc.
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a large, decorated candlestick.
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an ornament having the form of a flaming torch.
noun
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a burning torch, as used in night processions
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a large ornamental candlestick
Etymology
Origin of flambeau
1625–35; < French: torch, derivative of Old French flambe flame
Vocabulary lists containing flambeau
Example Sentences
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He and friends played hide-and-seek in nearby brush but never saw the flambeau lit.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2021
But as some one has said, “Death lights up a terrible flambeau in which the aspect of all things is changed.”
From Francezka by Seawell, Molly Elliot
Then they went off in a procession of two, the landlord carrying the flambeau.
From Glories of Spain by Wood, Charles W. (William)
—The princes applaud with a furious joy: And the King seized a flambeau with zeal to destroy; Thais led the way To light him to his prey, And like another Helen, fired another Troy!
From The Golden Treasury Selected from the Best Songs and Lyrical Poems in the English Language and arranged with Notes by Various
"Old age having laid his hand upon this truly great man, this truly philosophical politician, at his expiring flambeau I lighted my taper."
From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England by Conway, Moncure Daniel
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