candlelighting en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From candle + lighting.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The lighting of a candle, especially as part of a ceremony
- (Judaism, countable, uncountable) The specific time eighteen minutes before sundown when Shabbat or holiday candles are supposed to be lit, according to halacha.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| candlelightings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |