Etymology of the Latin word candelabrum
the Latin word
candelabrum (candelabra; stand for holding burning candles or lamps; lamp stand)
derived 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-Derivations in Latin
candelarium,
candelabraDerivations in other languages
English
candelabrum, French
candélabre, Italian
candelabro, Portuguese
candelabro, Spanish
candelabro
