Etymology of the English word candela
the English word
candeladerived from the Latin word
candela (tallow candle, taper; waxen cord)
derived from the Latin word
candere (be of brilliant whiteness, shine, gleam)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*kand-Date
The earliest known usage of candela in English dates from the 20th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
