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2. Candelabra - Wikipedia

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   Candelabra is a form of candlestick; candlestick is defined as an object that holds a candle, [8] [9] and candelabra can be defined as a branched holder that supports multiple candles. [3] [10] "Candelabra" has been used to describe all branched candle holders, including chandeliers. The distinction between a candelabrum and a chandelier is ...

3. Girandole - Wikipedia

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   An ornate American candelabra hung with crystals described as a girandole [10] Girandole has been used as a term for a variety of lighting devices and objects. Originally a term for a type of firework, it was used in the second half of the 17th century in France to mean a type of candelabra, usually with 6 arms emerging from a central stem. [8]

4. Candle holder - Wikipedia

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   Candle holder or candleholder may refer to: Candlestick, a small device using a cup or spike to hold a candle in place; Sconce (light fixture), a fixture attached to a wall that holds a candle or lamp; Candelabra, a decoration holding candles on multiple arms; Chandelier, a branched ornamental light fixture designed to be mounted on ceilings or ...

5. Chandelier - Wikipedia

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   It may have been derived from chandelle meaning "tallow candle", [4] or chandelabre in Old French and candēlābrum in Latin, and ultimately from candēla meaning "candle". [5] [6] In the earlier periods, the term "candlestick", chandelier in France, may be used to refer to a candelabra, a hanging branched light, or a wall light or sconce. In ...

6. Candlestick - Wikipedia

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   A seven-branched candelabra, known as the menorah, is the national symbol of the State of Israel, based on the candelabra that was used in the Temple in Jerusalem in ancient times. Another special candelabra found in many Jewish homes is the Hanukiah, the Hanukkah menorah that holds eight candles plus an extra one for lighting the others.

7. Altar candle - Wikipedia

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   For safety, altar candles are secured in some type of candle holder, such as candlesticks, which may be simple or elaborate. To prevent wax from dripping, candles are often topped by a candle follower , a short tube made of brass , glass or some other non-flammable material .