candelabrum

[ kan-dl-ah-bruhm, -ab-ruhm ]

noun

, plural can·de·la·bra [kan-dl-, ah, -br, uh, -, ab, -r, uh], can·de·la·brums.

1. an ornamental branched holder for more than one candle.

candelabrum

/ ˌkændɪˈlɑːbrəm /

noun

1. a large branched candleholder or holder for overhead lights

Word History and Origins

Origin of candelabrum¹

First recorded in 1805–15; from Latin candēlābrum “candlestick, lampstand,” equivalent to candēl(a) “wax or tallow candle, taper” + -abrum, variant (after stems with an -l- ) of -bulum instrumental suffix; -ā- by analogy with deverbative derivatives; candle

Word History and Origins

Origin of candelabrum¹

C19: from Latin, from candēla candle

Example Sentences

A tall candelabrum, bearing a small antique lamp with highly perfumed oil, is standing near the head of my sleeping friend.

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"Put the candelabrum on this table—here," said Mrs. Kildair, indicating a large round table on which a few books were grouped.

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The lights in the candelabrum were out, but a gray light came in at the top and bottom of the window.

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The candelabrum supported the seven lamps, which gave light to the ministering priests.

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It came from the prism pendants encircling the old-fashioned candelabrum in her hand.

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