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flambeau.

A burning torch, especially one carried in procession.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈflambəʊ/UK/flamˈbəʊ/UK
  1. A burning torch, especially one carried in procession.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree French flambe Proto-Indo-European *-lós Proto-Indo-European *-elós Proto-Italic *-elos Latin -lus Latin -ellus Old French -el Middle French -eau French -eau French flambeaubor. English flambeau Borrowed from French flambeau.

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