'Candelabra' definitions:
Definition of 'candelabra'
From: WordNet
noun
Branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights [syn: candelabrum, candelabra]
Definition of 'Candelabra'
From: GCIDE
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A large candlestick, having several branches; also called candelabra. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'candelabra'
From: GCIDE
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A large candlestick, having several branches; also called candelabra. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'candelabra'
From: GCIDE
- candelabra \candelabra\ n.
- 1. a branched, ornamental candlestick having several sockets for candles.
- Syn: candelabrum. [WordNet 1.5]
- 2. a branched, ornamental electric light fixture, resembling an candelabra[wn1], having several sockets for lights.
- Syn: candelabrum. [WordNet 1.5]