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Torches (5)
Answer for the clue "Torches (5) ", 9 letters:
flambeaus
Word definitions for flambeaus in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Flambeau \Flam"beau\; n.; pl. Flambeaux or Flambeaus . [F., fr. OF. flambe flame, for flamble, from L. flammula a little flame, dim. of flamma flame. See Flame .] A flaming torch, esp. one made by combining together a number of thick wicks invested with ...
Usage examples of flambeaus.
She was fortunate that these bushes grew all along the river, and even more fortunate that the bag of supplies the Flambeaus had provided had enabled her to remain all day in the river, not having to break to forage for food while traveling.
The Hackleberries and the Flambeaus had met, and liked each other, and were cooperating in the plans for Kelvin's marriage to Heln.
Conan saw that the man-if a man, in fact-was replacing burned-out flambeaus with fresh brands, removing these unlighted sticks from a large pack upon his back.