Candelabra

Candelabra
Candelabrum Can`de*la"brum .; pl. L. {Candelabra}, E. {Candelabrums}. [L., fr. candela candle. See {candle}.] 1. (Antiq.) (a) A lamp stand of any sort. (b) A highly ornamented stand of marble or other ponderous material, usually having three feet, -- frequently a votive offering to a temple. [1913 Webster]

2. A large candlestick, having several branches; also called {candelabra}. [1913 Webster]


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  • candelabra — UK [ˌkændəˈlɑːbrə] / US [ˌkænd(ə)lˈɑbrə] noun [countable] Word forms candelabra : singular candelabra plural candelabra a large candlestick or light that holds several candles or small lights …   English dictionary

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