KANDELABRA

Originally from Latin, this word entered the Tagalog lexicon likely via the English language.

kan·de·lá·bra
candelabra

A candelabrum (plural: candelabrums, candelabra, candelabras) is a candlestick holder with multiple arms. It is sometimes called a candle tree.

In modern usage the plural form “candelabra” is frequently used in the singular sense.

ang kandelabrang pilak
the silver candelabra

tirikan ng kandila

kandelabrang nakabitin
hanging candelabra

Before the U.S. rule over the Philippines, the commonly used Filipino word was kandelabro, from the Spanish candelabro. Kandilabra is a non-standard spelling variation.

MGA KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG

kandelábra: sanga-sangang salalayan na napagtutulusan ng dalawa o mahigit pang kandila

kandelábra: matinik na haláman (Euphorbia lactea) na 3 metro ang taas, may mga sanga na tumutubòng tíla kandelabra, laganap sa buong Pilipinas