Flambeau

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈflambəʊ/, /flamˈbəʊ/

Origin

Borrowing from fr {{2}} flambeau.

Full definition of flambeau

Noun

1. A burning torch, especially one carried in procession.
• 1982, Lawrence Durrell, Constance, Faber & Faber 2004 (Avignon Quintet), p. 955:She walked quietly with apparent composure and lowered head but her pallor betrayed her mortal fear – her skin glowed almost nacrous in the warm rose of the flambeaux.