ETYM French, from Old Fren. flambe flame, for flamble, from Latin flammula a little flame, dim. of flamma flame. Related to Flame.
A flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night).
Flaming torch.

1. A burning stick of resinous wood or twist of tow used to give light and usually carried in the hand; flambeau
2. Something (as tradition, wisdom, or knowledge) likened to a torch as giving light or guidance
3. Any of various portable devices for emitting an unusually hot flame — compare blowtorch
4. (chiefly British) flashlight
5. Incendiary