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.
2.
A large candlestick, having several branches.
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