MEANING
A stand with several branches or holders for candles.
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Words that belong together
- silver candelabrum
- branched candelabrum
- pair of candelabra
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A silver candelabrum stood at the center of the table.
The candelabrum held five unlit candles.
Two candelabra illuminated the far end of the hall.
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Word forms
- Base
- candelabrum
Usage notes
Primary category: gothic. Forms: Singular candelabrum; plural candelabra, also candelabrums. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.
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