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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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