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The old brass candelabras were replaced with similar ones produced by Christofle, the same company that made them 120 years ago.
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The old brass candelabras were replaced with identical ones produced by Christofle, the same company that made them 120 years ago.
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A candelabra shared a pink ottoman with a tray of lemonade and berries.
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The air reeks of marijuana and beer as people climb up onto tables to dance and light their cigarettes on the candelabra chandeliers.
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The 16-minute film consists largely of tracking shots through the Salon Doré, a blinged-out cousin of the Oval Office, with its chandeliers, clocks, candelabras, tapestries and gilded everything.
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This tapered flower with soft spikes looks like elegant candelabra.
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According to The Local, the 39-year-old woman allegedly walked into the ancient church and proceeded to throw the wooden candelabras on the ground.
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From her sprays of brass armature that resemble giant molecular models and strands of DNA, to a series of spiky, spiny candelabras that look like tree fungus (and would make great centerpieces at a goth wedding).
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Illustration of candelabra
Origin and Etymology of candelabra
alteration of Latin candelabrum, from candela
CANDELABRA Defined for English Language Learners
candelabra
playDefinition of candelabra for English Language Learners
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: an object with several branches for holding candles or lights
CANDELABRA Defined for Kids
candelabra
playDefinition of candelabra for Students
: a candlestick or lamp that has several branches for lights
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Nglish: Translation of candelabra for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about candelabra
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