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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kan-dl-wik]
- /ˈkæn dlˌwɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kan-dl-wik]
- /ˈkæn dlˌwɪk/
Definitions of candlewick word
- noun candlewick unbleached cotton or muslin into which loops of yarn are hooked and then cut to give a tufted pattern. It is used for bedspreads, dressing gowns, etc 3
- noun candlewick the wick of a candle 3
- noun candlewick being or made of candlewick fabric 3
- noun candlewick a soft cotton embroidery thread or fine yarn 3
- abbreviation CANDLEWICK candlewicking 3
- adjective candlewick designating thread or fine yarn used for candlewicking 3
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Origin of candlewick
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English candelweke, Old English candelwēoc. See candle, wick1
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Parts of speech for Candlewick
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
candlewick popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
candlewick usage trend in Literature
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