The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Candelabrum \Can`de*la"brum\n.; 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, -- frequently a
          votive offering to a temple.
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   2. A large candlestick, having several branches; also called
      candelabra.
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