candlewick
English
Etymology
From Middle English candelwyk, candelwike, from Old English candelweoc, candelwēoce (“candlewick”), equivalent to candle + wick.
Noun
candlewick (countable and uncountable, plural candlewicks)
- The thread used to make the wicks of candles
- A soft cotton yarn that gives a tufted pattern to embroidery
Translations
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