Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

candlelighting

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
can-dle-light-ing
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The lighting of a candle, especially as part of a ceremony

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The specific time eighteen minutes before sundown when Shabbat or holiday candles are supposed to be lit, according to halacha.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From candle + lighting.

Usage

Inflected Forms

candlelightings (plural)

Questions

What does candlelighting mean?
The lighting of a candle, especially as part of a ceremony
Where does candlelighting come from?
From candle + lighting.

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