candelabra

noun can·de·la·bra \ˌkan-də-ˈlä-brə sometimes -ˈla-\

: an object with several branches for holding candles or lights

Full Definition of CANDELABRA

: a branched candlestick or lamp with several lights

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alteration of Latin candelabrum, from candela

First Known Use: 1805

CANDELABRA Defined for Kids

noun can·de·la·bra \ˌkan-də-ˈlä-brə, -ˈla-\

: a candlestick or lamp that has several branches for lights

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