Synonyms for candelabra
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kan-dl-ah-bruh, -dl-ey- |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌkæn dlˈɑ brə, -dlˈeɪ- |
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Définition of candelabra
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
- His high, narrow forehead shone in the light of the candelabra.
- Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
- The plaster began to fly and some candelabra came to the floor with a crash.
- Extract from : « Fighting in France » by Ross Kay
- Her husband clung to the candelabra and burst into a violent perspiration.
- Extract from : « The Prophet of Berkeley Square » by Robert Hichens
- The Chteau was lit up with lamps and candelabra in every part.
- Extract from : « The Golden Dog » by William Kirby
- Carmen snatched the candelabra, and they passed through the door.
- Extract from : « The Son of Monte Christo » by Jules Lermina
- The long table got its light from candelabra—which as often as not were homemade.
- Extract from : « Dishes & Beverages of the Old South » by Martha McCulloch Williams
- The couches, candelabra, and altars were already being made.
- Extract from : « Cleopatra, Complete » by Georg Ebers
- The candelabra on the table supplied the light for the room.
- Extract from : « The Saracen: The Holy War » by Robert Shea
- There were other art treasures too—carvings, candelabra and goodness only knows what not.
- Extract from : « It Pays to Smile » by Nina Wilcox Putnam
- On its sides winged Victorys supported the branches of candelabra.
- Extract from : « The Red Lily, Complete » by Anatole France
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