Candle
/ˈkæn.dəl/noun
A cylindrical piece of wax with a wick that produces light when burned.
Did you know?The word 'candle' is derived from the Latin 'candela', which means 'that which is made to shine', often used in ancient ceremonies to invoke divine presence.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kwend-
“to shine or glow.”
Latin
Latin
candela
“a light or torch, derived from the root meaning 'to shine'.”
Old English
Old English
candel
“a light source made of wax and a wick.”
Middle English
Middle English
candele
“a wax light used for illumination.”
Modern English
English
candle
“a common household object used for light, often associated with rituals and ambiance.”
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