flambouw

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