Pronunciation: ' ka-n ə l-
Function: noun
Etymology: probably from English dialect cannel candle, from Middle English candel
Date: 1594
: a bituminous coal containing much volatile matter that burns brightly
Pronunciation: ' ka-n ə l-
Function: noun
Etymology: probably from English dialect cannel candle, from Middle English candel
Date: 1594
: a bituminous coal containing much volatile matter that burns brightly
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary. Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка. 2012