candelabrum

2 definitions found

candelabrum - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Candelabrum \Can`de*la"brum\n.; pl. L. Candelabra, E.
     Candelabrums. [L., fr. candela candle. See candle.]
     1. (Antiq.)
        (a) A lamp stand of any sort.
        (b) A highly ornamented stand of marble or other ponderous
            material, usually having three feet, -- frequently a
            votive offering to a temple.
            [1913 Webster]
  
     2. A large candlestick, having several branches; also called
        candelabra.
        [1913 Webster]

candelabrum - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  candelabrum
      n 1: branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights [syn:
           candelabrum, candelabra]