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candelabra \candelabra\ n.
1. a branched, ornamental candlestick having several sockets
for candles.

Syn: candelabrum.
[WordNet 1.5]

2. a branched, ornamental electric light fixture, resembling
an candelabra[wn1], having several sockets for lights.

Syn: candelabrum.
[WordNet 1.5]


Candelabrum \Can`de*la"brum\n.; pl. L. {Candelabra}, E.
{Candelabrums}. [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.
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2. A large candlestick, having several branches; also called
{candelabra}.
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