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candleholder

[kan-dl-hohl-der] / ˈkæn dlˌhoʊl dər /


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The Japanese name for Thismia, one of the major groups within this family, is "Tanuki-no-shokudai," which means "raccoon dog's candleholder" and refers both to their shape and their underground lifestyle.

From Science Daily Feb. 29, 2024

This year, the White House is displaying its own menorah - the candleholder that Jews light for eight consecutive nights - for the first time, Mr Biden said.

From BBC Dec. 19, 2022

M.Bueno Pottery Candleholder: Handmade in Olympia, this ceramic candleholder has tiny holes that create a sparkling effect and cast a warm glow.

From Seattle Times Nov. 10, 2021

Thousands of people request tickets to see Chabad rabbis lifted up by heavy construction equipment so that they can light the massive candleholder.

From Washington Post Jan. 5, 2017

On the second day of Hanukkah, when Mr. Milgrom went for the silver candleholder, it was gone.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli

Klymenko, Ukraine’s interior minister, carried candleholders and crosses from areas covered in shattered glass.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

In a modern home, group tapers of varying heights or mix and match sleek candleholders, Lind says.

From Seattle Times Jan. 7, 2022

How stinking cute are these little gourds turned candleholders?

From Salon Nov. 19, 2021

The glass beauty separates into pieces so it can be used as several simple candleholders year-round.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 17, 2016

“Hurry up with your cereal, because you’ve got to make streamers and garlands, hang the Christmas lights, put out the candleholders, wash the wagon, and get out the chains.”

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd




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