- candelabra
- can|de|la|bra [ ,kændl`abrə ] noun counta large CANDLESTICK or light that holds several CANDLES or small lights
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Candelabra — is the term traditionally referring to a pair (or more) of large, decorative candlesticks often shaped as a column or pedestal and having several arms or branches for holding candles. A single example of such lighting devices is known as a… … Wikipedia
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.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
candelabra — s.f. [da candelabro ]. (artist.) [composizione ornamentale a forma di candelabro] ▶◀ candeliera … Enciclopedia Italiana
candelabra — UK [ˌkændəˈlɑːbrə] / US [ˌkænd(ə)lˈɑbrə] noun [countable] Word forms candelabra : singular candelabra plural candelabra a large candlestick or light that holds several candles or small lights … English dictionary
Candelabra — Candelabrum Can de*la brum .; 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 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
candelabra — Candelabrum Can de*la brum .; 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 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
candelabra — can|de|la|bra [ˌkændəˈla:brə] n also can|de|la|brum [ ˈla:brəm]plural candelabra [Date: 1800 1900; : Latin; Origin: , plural of candelabrum, from candela; CANDLE] a decorative object which holds several ↑candles or lamps … Dictionary of contemporary English
candelabra — [[t]kæ̱ndəlɑ͟ːbrə[/t]] candelabras N COUNT A candelabra is an ornamental holder for two or more candles … English dictionary
CANDELABRA Veterum — ita fere fiebant, ut hodie videmus ea, quibus in templis utuntur: catinus erat vel scyphus, et in medio uncinus, cui infiegebatur candela. Varro de Vita Populi Rom. apud Servium, Facibus aut candelâ simplici, aut ex funiculo factâ, cerâ vestitâ:… … Hofmann J. Lexicon universale
Candelabra primrose — Taxobox image caption = Primula bulleyana regnum = Plantae divisio = Magnoliophyta classis = Magnoliopsida ordo = Ericales familia = Primulaceae genus = Primula sectio = Proliferae subdivision ranks = Species subdivision = See text.The name… … Wikipedia
candelabra aloe — medėjantysis alavijas statusas T sritis vardynas apibrėžtis Alavijinių šeimos dekoratyvinis augalas (Aloe arborescens), paplitęs pietų Afrikoje. atitikmenys: lot. Aloe arborescens angl. candelabra aloe; candelabra plant; octopus plant; torch… … Lithuanian dictionary (lietuvių žodynas)