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the world > matter > light > artificial light > an artificial light > candle > [noun] (147)
candlea700

A source of artificial light, consisting of a usually cylindrical body of wax, tallow, spermaceti, or other solid fat, formed round a wick of cotton…

taperc897

Originally, A wax candle, in early times used chiefly for devotional or penitential purposes; now spec. a long wick coated with wax for temporary…

ruff1440

A candle or candle wick. Cf. ruffy, n.2

taper-light1577

planet1843

figurative. In various uses relating to a planet as a source of light or power: a luminary; a source of influence; (Criminals' slang) a candle.

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— collectively (4)
— tall or large (2)
— large and square (1)
— of other shapes (2)
— used in specific type of candlestick (2)
— supported by wire (1)
— candles made at one time (2)
— made in a mould (2)
— made from animal fat (23)
— wax candle (13)
— made from paraffin wax (2)
— with a specific type of wick (1)
— used at specific times or in certain places (10)
— used for coating cloth (1)
— nightlight (8)
— for keeping watch (2)
— candle(s) defined by price or weight (9)
— wick (22)
— taper (7)
— guttering (5)
— end piece (2)
— part of flame (1)
— action of lighting (1)
— one who makes or sells (7)
— one who lights or carries (6)
— place where candles are made or stored (4)
— box for storing candles (2)
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