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
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