Flambeau
[FLAM-bo]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: French, 17th century
1.
A flaming torch, especially one made of several thick wicks dipped in wax.
2.
A large candlestick with several branches.
Examples of Flambeau in a sentence
"Processions illuminated by flambeaus are common during seasonal holidays in both Europe and Asia."
"The guides led us down the forest path with a flambeau, instead of a flashlight, to make the adventure feel more authentic."
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