[ ˌkandɪ'lα:brəm ]
■ noun ( plural candelabra -brə ) a large branched candlestick or holder for several candles or lamps.
Origin
C19: from L., from candela (see candle ).
Usage
Based on the Latin forms, the correct singular is ~ and the correct plural is candelabra , but these forms are often not observed in practice: the singular form is assumed to be candelabra and hence its plural is interpreted as candelabras .