Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kan-dl-beem]
- /ˈkæn dlˌbim/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kan-dl-beem]
- /ˈkæn dlˌbim/
Definition of candlebeam word
- noun candlebeam a medieval chandelier formed of crossed timbers. 1
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Origin of candlebeam
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English. See candle, beam
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Candlebeam
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
candlebeam popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.
candlebeam usage trend in Literature
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