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

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

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli