ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : the wick of a candle
2. : cattail
3.
[so called from the downy leaves and stalks, formerly used for making candlewicks]
: mullein
4. or can·dle·wick·ing -iŋ
a. : a soft cotton yarn of loosely twisted threads used for embroidery
b. : embroidery made with this yarn usually in tufts or French knots and often on unbleached muslin in making bedspreads