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[syn: candelabrum, candelabra]
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.
[1913 Webster]
2. A large candlestick, having several branches; also called
candelabra.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
candelabrum
n 1: branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights [syn:
candelabrum, candelabra]