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German
Etymology
18th century, borrowed from French candélabre, from Latin candelabrum.
Pronunciation
Noun
Kandelaber m (strong, genitive Kandelabers, plural Kandelaber)
- (somewhat regional) candelabrum (candle holder with two or more arms)
- Synonym: Armleuchter
- Hypernym: Kerzenständer
Usage notes
- 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