bobèche

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cup or ring at the top of a candlestick, used to catch melted wax running down the side of the candle.

Pronunciation

/boʊˈbɛʃ/

Word forms

bobèche bobèches

Etymology

From French bobèche.

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