English Dictionary: candelabrum | by the DICT Development Group |
2 results for candelabrum | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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. 2. A large candlestick, having several branches. |