What does "flambeau" mean?

A burning torch, especially one carried in procession.

Flambeau

Q: What is a synonym for "flambeau"?

Common synonyms include: brand, butane lighter, cigarette lighter, cresset, firebrand, flaming torch.

//ˈflambəʊ// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A burning torch, especially one carried in procession.
"Saint-Antoine has its cannon pointed (full of grapeshot); thrice applies the lit flambeau; which thrice refuses to catch,—the touchholes are so wetted...."
2
a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night) wordnet

Synonyms

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brand butane lighter cigarette lighter cresset firebrand flaming torch

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"Saint-Antoine has its cannon pointed (full of grapeshot); thrice applies the lit flambeau; which thrice refuses to catch,—the touchholes are so wetted...."

Etymology

Borrowed from French flambeau.

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