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candelabra

[kan-dl-ah-bruh, -dl-ey-] / ˌkæn dlˈɑ brə, -dlˈeɪ- /
NOUN
candlestick
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Additionally, the candelabra will appear a third time, materializing in a cemetery crypt in the ride’s final act.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 17, 2025

The president had invited France's Chief Rabbi Haïm Korsia to light the first of eight candles on a Hanukkiah, or candelabra, marking the start of the Jewish festival of lights.

From BBC Dec. 8, 2023

On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah - a multibranched candelabra.

From Washington Times Dec. 4, 2023

Her taste at the Reserve is expressed in the Rhododendron Glen, the Ravine, the candelabra primulas, ginger, cyclamen, oxalis and other wildflowers on the property.

From Seattle Times Oct. 14, 2023

She fixes a candle that’s turned funny on the candelabra and I can see why she’s looking so doubtful.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

The wall paintings are adorned with candelabras, stringed instruments called lyres, white cranes and a delicate daisy.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2025

Gold candelabras stand tall, casting a soft glow that enhances the inviting ambience.

From Seattle Times Oct. 3, 2023

The diorama-like layout, part altar, part haunted house, contains mounds of soil sprouting candles, a filthy claw-foot bathtub, a forlorn-looking toilet and chandeliers resembling levitating candelabras.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 26, 2023

Look closely at the candelabras, for example: They are fitted with fire-safe LEDs hooked to wavering filaments that substitute for open flame.

From New York Times Sep. 10, 2023

Twelve yellow candles in bronze candelabras cast a dusky light over the girl.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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