Flam·beau n.; pl. Flambeaux or Flambeaus A flaming torch, esp. one made by combining together a number of thick wicks invested with a quick-burning substance (anciently, perhaps, wax; in modern times, pitch or the like); hence, any torch.
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flambeau
n : a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night)
[also: flambeaux (pl)]