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Candelabrum vs Candlestick - What's the difference?

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Candlestick is a related term of candelabrum.



As nouns the difference between candelabrum and candlestick

is that candelabrum is a candle holder while candlestick is a holder with a socket or spike for a candle.

candelabrum

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A candle holder.

    • Usage notes

    * Candelabra is much more common as the plural of candelabrum than candelabrums.

    Synonyms

    * chandelier

    Related terms

    * candela * candid * candidate * candle * candlepower * candlestick * chandler * chandlery

    candlestick

    English

    (wikipedia candlestick)

    Alternative forms

    * (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a holder with a socket or spike for a candle.

    • See also

    * candelabrum * candelabra * menorah