candelabra
/,kændi'lɑ:brəm/
Definition
- Noun:
- A branched candlestick or lamp holder: A decorative object, often ornate, designed to hold multiple candles or lights. It typically features several arms or branches extending from a central stem or base.
Usage
- As a singular noun: While "candelabra" is often used as a singular noun in modern English, it is technically the plural form of "candelabrum." In common usage, "a candelabra" refers to a single, multi-branched holder.
- As a plural noun: "Candelabra" is the standard plural form when referring to more than one such object.
Examples
- Noun:
- The antique silver candelabra was the centerpiece of the dining table.
- The grand hall was illuminated by several ornate candelabra hanging from the ceiling.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Formal Context: In very formal or historical writing, the singular "candelabrum" might be used, with "candelabra" as its plural.
- The museum's collection includes a Roman candelabrum from the 1st century.
Variants and Related Words
- Candelabrum (n): The traditional singular form of "candelabra."
- Candlestick (n): A holder for a single candle. A candelabra is a type of branched candlestick.
- Menorah (n): A specific type of candelabra, especially one with seven or nine branches used in Jewish worship.
Synonyms
- Candleholder: A general term for an object that holds a candle.
- Girandole: An ornate branched candleholder, often with mirror reflectors.
Related Phrases
- "To light the candelabra": To ignite the candles on a candelabra.
- They lit the candelabra as the guests arrived for the evening.
Noun
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branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights
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