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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 can·dle n. Pronunciation: ' kan-d ə l Function: noun Etymology: Middle English candel, from Old English, from Latin candela, from candēre Date: before 12th century 1 : a usually molded or dipped mass of wax or tallow containing a wick that may be burned (as to give light, heat, or scent or for celebration or votive purposes) 2 : something resembling a candle in shape or use <a sulfur candle for fumigating> 3 : required effort, expense, or trouble ― usually used in the phrase not worth the candle 4 : CANDELA ]]> 2 candle n. Function: transitive verb Inflected Form:   can·dled ; can·dling \ ' kan(d)-liŋ, ' kan-d ə l-iŋ\ Date: 1879 : to examine by holding between the eye and a light especially : to test (eggs) in this way for staleness, blood clots, fertility, and growth –can·dler \ ' kan(d)-lər, ' kan-d ə l-ər\ noun ]]> candle (as used in expressions) n. burn the candle at both ends foot candle hold a candle to Roman candle rush candle standard candle vigil candle votive candle ]]>