FLAMBEAUS

Noun

flambeaus

plural of flambeau

Source: Wiktionary

FLAMBEAU

Flam"beau; n.; pl. Flambeaux or Flambeaus. Etym: [F., fr. OF. flambe flame, for flamble, from L. flammula a little flame, dim. of flamma flame. See Flame.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition