candelabrum
an ornamental branched holder for more than one candle.
Origin of candelabrum
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How to use candelabrum in a sentence
The holiday commemorates an event during the Maccabean revolt in the second century BCE, when the candelabrum in the Jerusalem Temple miraculously burned for eight days despite only having enough oil for one.
Did Archaeologists Just Find Evidence of Hanukkah Stories? | Candida Moss | November 29, 2021 | The Daily BeastA tall candelabrum, bearing a small antique lamp with highly perfumed oil, is standing near the head of my sleeping friend.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe | Edgar Allan Poe"Put the candelabrum on this table—here," said Mrs. Kildair, indicating a large round table on which a few books were grouped.
Murder in Any Degree | Owen JohnsonThe lights in the candelabrum were out, but a gray light came in at the top and bottom of the window.
The Land of the Changing Sun | William N. HarbenThe candelabrum supported the seven lamps, which gave light to the ministering priests.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews | Thomas Charles Edwards
It came from the prism pendants encircling the old-fashioned candelabrum in her hand.
Pollyanna | Eleanor H. Porter
British Dictionary definitions for candelabrum
candelabra
/ (ˌkændɪˈlɑːbrəm) /
a large branched candleholder or holder for overhead lights
Origin of candelabrum
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