flambouw

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch flambeeu, from Middle French flambeau, from Old French flambel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /flɑmˈbɑu̯/
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  • Hyphenation: flam‧bouw

Noun

flambouw m (plural flambouwen)

  1. an ornamental torch or lantern on a stick, used in rituals
  2. (dated) a regular torch or candle

Descendants

  • Negerhollands: vlambee, flambeew
    • Virgin Islands Creole: flambo
  • Aukan: fambo
  • Caribbean Hindustani: flámbo