candeia

Portuguese

/kɐ̃.ˈdɐj.ɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) candle light source with a wick embedded in wax
  • lamp; oil lamp light source with a wick and an oil container
  • any of several shrubs characterised by resinous, medicinal and tannin-rich bark

Etymology

Inherited from Old Portuguese candea (candle) inherited from Latin candēla (candle, a candle).

Origin

Latin

candēla

Gloss

candle, a candle

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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