candil

Definitions of candil
  1. noun
    branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
    synonyms: almenara, araña, araña de luces, lucerna
  2. noun
    a lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light
    synonyms: candelero, lámpara de petróleo, quinqué, velón
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    types:
    lámpara de davy, lámpara de minero, lámpara de seguridad
    an oil lamp that will not ignite flammable gases (methane)
    type of:
    lámpara
    an artificial source of visible illumination
  3. noun
    prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler
    synonyms: punta, púa
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    type of:
    diente, gajo, punta, púa
    a pointed projection
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