pos>n.; pl. L. Candelabra E. Candelabrums [ L., fr. candela candle. See candle. ] 1. (Antiq.) (a) A lamp stand of any sort. (b) A highly ornamented stand of marble or other ponderous material, usually having three feet, -- frequently a votive offering to a temple. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A large candlestick, having several branches; also called candelabra. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n.; pl. L. Labra E. Labrums [ L. ] 1. A lip or edge, as of a basin. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Zool.) (a) An organ in insects and crustaceans covering the upper part of the mouth, and serving as an upper lip. See Illust. of Hymenoptera. (b) The external margin of the aperture of a shell. See Univalve. [ 1913 Webster ]