CANDELABRUM
candelabrum, candelabra
(noun) branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
candelabrum (plural candelabra or candelabrums)
A candle holder.
Usage notes
• Candelabra is much more common as the plural of candelabrum than candelabrums.
Synonyms
• chandelier
Source: Wiktionary
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