candelabrum

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

candelabrum
    n 1: branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights [syn:
         {candelabrum}, {candelabra}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Candelabrum \Can`de*la"brum\n.; pl. L. {Candelabra}, E.
   {Candelabrums}. [L., fr. candela candle. See {candle}.]
   1. (Antiq.)
      (a) A lamp stand of any sort.
      (b) A highly ornamented stand of marble or other ponderous
          material, usually having three feet, -- frequently a
          votive offering to a temple.
          [1913 Webster]

   2. A large candlestick, having several branches; also called
      {candelabra}.
      [1913 Webster]