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Grammar : Noun
Spell : kan-dl-ah-bruh m, -ab-ruh m
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkæn dlˈɑ brəm, -ˈæb rəm

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Définition of candelabrum

Origin :
  • 1811, from Latin candelabrum, which meant "candlestick," from candela (see candle). Old English had candeltreow "candle-tree" in same sense. The word was borrowed earlier (late 14c.) from Old French as chaundelabre with the Latin sense. Candelabra is the Latin plural.
  • As in candlestick : noun holder for candles
  • As in chandelier : noun light hanging from ceiling
Example sentences :
  • The wax-candles of the candelabrum in front of her were flickering in the wind.
  • Extract from : « Sentimental Education Vol 1 » by Gustave Flaubert
  • This from the 'Candelabrum' is only eight lines in length, but full of venom.
  • Extract from : « Impressions of Theophrastus Such » by George Eliot
  • Blow out all the candles except the candelabrum on the table.
  • Extract from : « Murder in Any Degree » by Owen Johnson
  • Quick as a passing sunshadow, his hand swept the candelabrum from the table.
  • Extract from : « Hearts and Masks » by Harold MacGrath
  • The speaker lowered the candelabrum and set it upon the table.
  • Extract from : « Sir Mortimer » by Mary Johnston
  • We love the candelabrum with candles, with its finely, fashioned brass forms, Dutch and English.
  • Extract from : « Chats on Old Clocks » by Arthur Hayden
  • "Put the candelabrum on this table—here," said Mrs. Kildair, indicating a large round table on which a few books were grouped.
  • Extract from : « Murder in Any Degree » by Owen Johnson
  • In the middle, a long dining-table stood under the candelabrum.
  • Extract from : « The Boarded-Up House » by Augusta Huiell Seaman
  • While she was hesitating, Pats drew aside the tapestry and passed with the candelabrum into the chamber.
  • Extract from : « The Pines of Lory » by John Ames Mitchell
  • The candles in the candelabrum were already half burned down when Fran Dubois at last urged going to rest.
  • Extract from : « Barbara Blomberg, Complete » by Georg Ebers

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