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flam·beau  (flmb)

n. pl. flam·beaux (-bz) or flam·beaus

1. A lighted torch.

2. A large ornamental candlestick.

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[French, from Old French, from flambe, flame; see flame.]

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flambeau [ˈflæmbəʊ]

n pl -beaux [-bəʊ -bəʊz], -beaus

1. a burning torch, as used in night processions

2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) a large ornamental candlestick

[from Old French: torch, literally: a little flame, from flambe flame]

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flambeau - a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night) torch - a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance