English Explanatory Dictionary

candlewick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The wick of a candle.
  2. The thread used to make the wicks of candles.
  3. A soft cotton yarn that gives a tufted pattern to embroidery.

Word forms

candlewick candlewicks candle-wick

Etymology

From Middle English candelwyk, candelwike, from Old English candelweoc, candelwēoce (“candlewick”), equivalent to candle + wick.

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