candlewick
Meaning
- (countable) The wick of a candle.
- (countable, uncountable) The thread used to make the wicks of candles.
- (countable, uncountable) A soft cotton yarn that gives a tufted pattern to embroidery.
Translations
pabilo
mèche
Docht
lucignolo
fitil
mecha
فتيلة الشمعة
metxaEtymology
In summary
From Middle English candelwyk, candelwike, from Old English candelweoc, candelwēoce (“candlewick”), equivalent to candle + wick.
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