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candelabrum

American  
[kan-dl-ah-bruhm, -ab-ruhm] / ˌkæn dlˈɑ brəm, -ˈæb rəm /

noun

plural

candelabra, candelabrums

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

candelabrum British  
/ ˌkændɪˈlɑːbrəm /

noun

  1. a large branched candleholder or holder for overhead lights

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Etymology

Origin of candelabrum

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

Example Sentences

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The candelabrum, known as a hanukkiah, has been in Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire, for the past three years.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2024

During Hanukkah, the “Festival of Lights,” Jews light the Menorah, a candelabrum of nine candles, and during the four weeks of Advent Christians light a Yule Log.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2021

Many Hanukkah observers display their menorahs in areas where the holy candelabrum can be viewed by inhabitants and guests.

From Fox News • Nov. 28, 2021

He lit the large Hanukkah candelabrum, dubbed the "National Menorah," erected in the park with private funds and delivered brief remarks.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2020

The tank twirled right through an elaborate candelabrum and burst into flames like some deadly firework.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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