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- [kan-dl-ah-bruh m, -ab-ruh m]
- /ˌkæn dlˈɑ brəm, -ˈæb rəm/
- /kændɪˈlɑːbrəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kan-dl-ah-bruh m, -ab-ruh m]
- /ˌkæn dlˈɑ brəm, -ˈæb rəm/
Definitions of candelabrum word
- countable noun candelabrum A candelabrum is the same as a candelabra. 3
- noun candelabrum a large branched candleholder or holder for overhead lights 3
- noun candelabrum a large branched candlestick or an electric lamp like this 3
- noun plural candelabrum an ornamental branched holder for more than one candle. 1
- noun candelabrum A large branched candlestick or holder for several candles or lamps. 1
- noun candelabrum holder for several candles 1
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Origin of candelabrum
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; < Latin candēlābrum candlestick, equivalent to candēl(a) candle + -abrum, variant (after stems with an -l-) of -bulum suffix of instruments; -ā- by analogy with deverbal derivatives
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Parts of speech for Candelabrum
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candelabrum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for candelabrum
noun candelabrum
- candelabra — A candelabra is an ornamental holder for two or more candles.
- sconce — the head or skull.
- pricket — a sharp metal point on which to stick a candle.
- menorah — a candelabrum having seven branches (as used in the Biblical tabernacle or the Temple in Jerusalem), or any number of branches (as used in modern synagogues).
- crown — A crown is a circular ornament, usually made of gold and jewels, which a king or queen wears on their head at official ceremonies. You can also use crown to refer to anything circular that is worn on someone's head.
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