rushlight

/ˌrʌʃˈlaɪt/
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Other forms: rushlights

Definitions of rushlight
  1. noun
    a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick
    synonyms: rush candle
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    type of:
    candle, taper, wax light
    stick of wax with a wick in the middle
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