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candle

can·dle

candle

 
 
pronunciation:
kaen dl
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part of speech: noun
definition: a stick of wax with a string through the middle. The string burns and gives off light.
Mrs. Murphy lit the candles on the birthday cake, and her daughter blew the candles out.
 
similar words:
flame, light
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derivation: candler (n.)
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  celebration, light, religion