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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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The kitchen included a soft blue accent wall, as well as a chandelier and candelabras which included multi-colored beads to add a bit of sparkle to the room.
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Jeremiah Barr’s scenic design and Meghan Norine McGrath’s props design include a few nods to the Disney version, such as a teapot, teacup and candelabra.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
The new Haunted Mansion bride with a beating red heart and flowing gown appears to levitate in front of a shattered window while holding a three-pronged candelabra.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2025
Atop the piano: a candelabra that was made by Ms. Rasche’s brother.
—New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Jeremiah Barr’s scenic design and Meghan Norine McGrath’s props design include a few nods to the Disney version, such as a teapot, teacup and candelabra.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
The new Haunted Mansion bride with a beating red heart and flowing gown appears to levitate in front of a shattered window while holding a three-pronged candelabra.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2025
Atop the piano: a candelabra that was made by Ms. Rasche’s brother.
—New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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candelabra
noun
can·de·la·bra
ˌkan-də-ˈläb-rə
also -ˈlab-
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