candent (ˈkændənt) ![]() | |
| —adj | |
| an archaic word for incandescent | |
| [C16: from Latin candēre to shine] | |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |