Meaning
candelabrum, candelabra
- a large branched candlestick or candleholder holding multiple candles
In a sentence
Hanno posato un antico candelabro d'argento al centro del tavolo.
They placed an antique silver candelabrum in the center of the table.
Chi ha acceso tutte le candele di quel candelabro?
Who lit all the candles on that candelabrum?
La sala non era illuminata dalle lampade ma da un grande candelabro.
The room was not lit by lamps, but by a large candelabrum.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| candelabro | masculine · singular |
| candelabri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Distinguish from 'candeliere' (which typically holds a single candle).