Kandelaber

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

18th century, borrowed from French candélabre, from Latin candelabrum.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

Kandelaber m (strong, genitive Kandelabers, plural Kandelaber)

  1. (somewhat regional) candelabrum (candle holder with two or more arms)
    Synonym: Armleuchter
    Hypernym: Kerzenständer

Usage notes[edit]

  • In general parlance the word seems to be usual especially in Switzerland. In other areas the synonym Armleuchter or the broader term Kerzenständer may be preferred.

Declension[edit]