CANDELABRA

candelabrum, candelabra

(noun) branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights

CANDELABRUM

candelabrum, candelabra

(noun) branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

candelabra

plural of candelabrum

Noun

candelabra (plural candelabras)

(nonstandard) A single candelabrum.

Source: Wiktionary


CANDELABRUM

Can`de*la"brum n.; pl. L. Candelabra, E. Candelabrums. Etym: [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.

2. A large candlestick, having several branches.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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MALLET

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