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chan·de·lier
 chandelier
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- pronunciation:
- shaen
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lir
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noun |
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a single light fixture that hangs from the ceiling and holds several lights. A chandelier is often used for decoration as well as for lighting a room. Some chandeliers are very large and found only in very formal rooms. Originally, chandeliers held real candles.
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| related words: |
candlestick |
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