Definitions for candelabrum

candelabrum can·de·la·brum

Spelling: [kan-dl-ah-bruh m, -ab-ruh m]
IPA: /ˌkæn dlˈɑ brəm, -ˈæb rəm/

Candelabrum is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 24 points.

You can make 1075 anagrams from letters in candelabrum (aabcdelmnru).

Definitions for candelabrum

noun

  1. an ornamental branched holder for more than one candle.

Origin of candelabrum

1805-15; Latin candēlābrum candlestick, equivalent to candēl(a) candle + -abrum, variant (after stems with an -l-) of -bulum suffix of instruments; -ā- by analogy w

Examples for candelabrum

Quick as a passing sunshadow, his hand swept the candelabrum from the table.

The wax-candles of the candelabrum in front of her were flickering in the wind.

In the middle, a long dining-table stood under the candelabrum.

We love the candelabrum with candles, with its finely, fashioned brass forms, Dutch and English.

While she was hesitating, Pats drew aside the tapestry and passed with the candelabrum into the chamber.

The candles in the candelabrum were already half burned down when Fran Dubois at last urged going to rest.

This from the 'candelabrum' is only eight lines in length, but full of venom.

The speaker lowered the candelabrum and set it upon the table.

Blow out all the candles except the candelabrum on the table.

"Put the candelabrum on this table—here," said Mrs. Kildair, indicating a large round table on which a few books were grouped.

Word Value for candelabrum
Scrable

18

Words with friends

24

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