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candlelight.

The light emitted by a candle.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkæn.dl̩ˌlaɪt/
  1. The light emitted by a candle.

    uncountable · usually
  2. The evening, when darkness falls and it is time to light candles.

    archaic · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

From Middle English candel lyght, candyllyght, candyll-lyȝht, candel liȝt, candle lyȝt, candeliȝt, candel-liht, from Old English candel lēoht (“candlelight”), equivalent to candle + light.

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