Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.

   2. A large candlestick, having several branches.

Source : WordNet®

candelabrum
     n : branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights [syn: {candelabra}]
     [also: {candelabra} (pl)]