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Lucubration :: Lucubration (n.) The act of lucubrating, or studying by candlelight; nocturnal study; meditation..

Candlefish :: Candlefish (n.) A marine fish (Thaleichthys Pacificus), allied to the smelt, found on the north Pacific coast; -- called also eulachon. It is so oily that, when dried, it may be used as a candle, by drawing a wick through it.

Cierge :: Cierge (n.) A wax candle used in religous rites.

Rushlight :: Rushlight (n.) A rush candle, or its light; hence, a small, feeble light..

Lucubratory :: Lucubratory (a.) Composed by candlelight, or by night; of or pertaining to night studies; laborious or painstaking..

Broach :: Broach (n.) The stick from which candle wicks are suspended for dipping.

Candelabrum :: Candelabrum (n.) A large candlestick, having several branches..

Thief :: Thief (n.) A waster in the snuff of a candle.

Bayberry :: Bayberry (n.) The fruit of Myrica cerifera (wax myrtle); the shrub itself; -- called also candleberry tree.

Girandole :: Girandole (n.) An ornamental branched candlestick.

Allumette :: Allumette (n.) A match for lighting candles, lamps, etc..

Swallet :: Swale (n.) A gutter in a candle.

Chandler :: Chandler (n.) A maker or seller of candles.

Taper :: Taper (n.) A small wax candle; a small lighted wax candle; hence, a small light..

Overnight :: Overnight (adv.) In the fore part of the night last past; in the evening before; also, during the night; as, the candle will not last overnight..

Percher :: Percher (v. i.) A Paris candle anciently used in England; also, a large wax candle formerly set upon the altar..

Benediction :: Benediction (n.) A solemn rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water, and formally dedicated to God..

Candlemas :: Candlemas (n.) The second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because the candles for the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on that day..

Lustre :: Lustre (n.) A candlestick, chandelier, girandole, or the like, generally of an ornamental character..

Light :: Light (n.) To set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to kindle; as, to light a candle or lamp; to light the gas; -- sometimes with up..

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