Flambeaus

/flæmˈboʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of flambeau; multiple flaming torches.

Etymology

Regular English pluralization of the French loanword 'flambeau,' adding the standard '-s' ending rather than using the French plural 'flambeaux.'

Kelly Says

English speakers couldn't decide how to pluralize this French word, so both 'flambeaus' and 'flambeaux' became acceptable—a perfect example of how languages blend when borrowing words from other cultures.

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