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candelabrum
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can·de·la·brum  (kndl-äbrm, -brm, -brm)
n. pl. can·de·la·bra (-br) or can·de·la·brums
A large decorative candlestick having several arms or branches.

[Latin candlbrum, candlestick, from candla, candle; see candle.]
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candelabrum

candelabrum [ˌkændɪˈlɑːbrəm], candelabra
n pl -bra [-brə] -brums, -bras
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) a large branched candleholder or holder for overhead lights
[from Latin, from candēla candle]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.candelabrum - branched candlestickcandelabrum - branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights
candle holder, candlestick - a holder with sockets for candles
menorah - (Judaism) a candelabrum with nine branches; used during the Hanukkah festival
Menorah - (Judaism) a candelabrum with seven branches used in ceremonies to symbolize the seven days of Creation


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