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flambeau

American  
[flam-boh] / ˈflæm boʊ /

noun

plural

flambeaux, flambeaus

  1. a flaming torch.

  2. a torch for use at night in illuminations, processions, etc.

  3. a large, decorated candlestick.

  4. an ornament having the form of a flaming torch.

flambeau British  
/ ˈflæmbəʊ /

noun

  1. a burning torch, as used in night processions

  2. a large ornamental candlestick

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Etymology

Origin of flambeau

1625–35; < French: torch, derivative of Old French flambe flame

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Tanzanian teams have been constantly improving in continental competitions and Singida Black Stars are favoured to reach the group stage after drawing 1-1 with Burundians Flambeau Centre in Bujumbura.

From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025

Attorney Timothy O’Shea filed the action in Madison on Wednesday seeking a declaration that without easements the town of Lac Du Flambeau is trespassing within the Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s reservation.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023

Up first was John Johnson Sr., chairman of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Ojibwe, who described the spiritual connection his people have with Ma'iingan, as the Ojibwe call the wolf.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2022

Chesterton’s first Father Brown story, “The Blue Cross”: “There was one thing which Flambeau, with all his dexterity of disguise, could not cover, and that was his singular height.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 4, 2019

This year French's horse, a beautiful, bright bay named Flambeau, seemed likely to win.

From The Land of Strong Men by Chisholm, A. M. (Arthur Murray)

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