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candelabra
noun
can·de·la·bra
ˌkan-də-ˈlä-brə 
sometimes -ˈla-
: a branched candlestick or lamp with several lights
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At maturity, the candelabra tree (Euphorbia ingens) displays a perfectly symmetrical dome, at 20 feet, of upright candelabrum branches.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
One woman turned her menorah into a seven-candle candelabra for Kwanzaa.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
Faux fur, candelabras, and a sparkly chandelier can add a luxurious touch to your home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
There are three types of overhead lighting (fluorescent, can, and candelabra).
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Dec. 2025
One woman turned her menorah into a seven-candle candelabra for Kwanzaa.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
Faux fur, candelabras, and a sparkly chandelier can add a luxurious touch to your home.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
There are three types of overhead lighting (fluorescent, can, and candelabra).
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2025
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“Candelabra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candelabra. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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candelabra
noun
can·de·la·bra
ˌkan-də-ˈläb-rə
also -ˈlab-
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