candle
9 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #5,095
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
verb
examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kˈændʌl/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural candles
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)