candleholder
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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
Regardless of budget, pairing a candle and candleholder benefits from experimentation and unlikely couplings.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 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
Then Zohra picks up a candleholder, instead of the green box.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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Persistent blackouts have left many pieces unfinished, including candleholders and aromatherapy huts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
How stinking cute are these little gourds turned candleholders?
From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2021
I am so impressed that Gail is generous enough to throw in the big glass vase that holds them, the old brass candleholders, and the Guatemalan tablecloths.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 4, 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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