CANDLEWOOD


Meaning of CANDLEWOOD in English

/kan"dl wood'/ , n.

1. any resinous wood used for torches or as a substitute for candles.

2. any of various trees or shrubs yielding such wood.

[ 1625-35, Amer.; CANDLE + WOOD 1 ; so called because it burns brightly ]

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