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candle in Latin

candle in Latin is candēla, candela — candle means a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light.

candle in Latin

candēla
noun
A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.
candela
noun
A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.

What does "candle" mean?

  1. noun A stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light.
    "She lit a candle to set the mood at dinner."
  2. verb To check the health of a growing embryo in an egg by holding it up to a bright light.
    "The farmer candled the eggs to check for fertility."
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candle in a sentence

  • She lit a candle to set the mood at dinner.
  • The power cut left them reading by candlelight for hours.
  • The farmer candled the eggs to check for fertility.

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What is "candle" in Latin?

"candle" in Latin is candēla, candela. candle means: A stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light.

How do you use "candle" in a sentence?

Example: "She lit a candle to set the mood at dinner." In Latin, "candle" is candēla, candela.

Are there other ways to say "candle" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "candle": candēla, candela.

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