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Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. Plural form of candle.
Etymologies
- Middle English candel, from Old English and from Anglo-Norman candele, both from Latin candēla, from candēre, to shine; see kand- in Indo-European roots.
Examples
“The usage rate for fragrance in candles is surprisingly high.”
“MAKGABO: South African children lighting what they call candles of hope.”
“Additional inventions by Meucci include: an improved propellant for fireworks (1825), an advanced way to chemically preserve corpses (1849), and paraffin candles (1860).”
“And the information about candles is good to know, I will seek out better alternatives.”
“I'll not be wastin 'candles when I make a strike, savve!" the pocket-miner remarked savagely to the coffee, which he was settling with a chunk of ice.”
“Choose candles that are made from beeswax, soy or palm wax rather than paraffin candles made from petroleum by-products, a non-renewable resource.”
Consumer Reports: Ten tricks for a safe and “green” Halloween
“My parents were not overly stressed by this, they still had hundreds of candles from the 70's and the power cuts back then, but as a teenager with no real memories of such disruption, I found myself back then wanting to see the government win.”
“The service therefore in most cases will end in broad daylight, and the ceremony of extinguishing the candles is rendered largely without its intended effect.”
“We have fragrances that are specifically formulated to use in candles that won't give a "knock off" scent.”
“I'll do a post on candle wick size choices later this week - thanks for the questions - I'm excited that there is so much interest in candles as a general topic.”
Lists
These user-created lists contain the word ‘candles’.
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• Little pains in my butt
Annoying, little, things. In a single word.
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reesetee But surely they're okay during blackouts? Or do you prefer flashlights? :-) Apr 4, 2008
Prolagus I hate candles when they are the only light in the room.
And people who think it's refined. Apr 4, 2008
plethora Heehee, third WeirdNet!
I love candles and candle light. Apr 4, 2008
bilby Not candles, just the light? Apr 4, 2008
Prolagus I hate candle light. Apr 4, 2008