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votive candle — n. a candle used as a vigil light … English World dictionary
Votive candle — A votive candle is a small, typically white or beeswax yellow, candle, originally intended to be burnt as a votive offering in a religious ceremony. It also refers to a standard size of candle 2 inches high by 1.5 inches diameter, of any color or … Wikipedia
votive candle — noun Date: 1824 1. a candle lit in devotion or gratitude 2. a small squat candle called also votive … New Collegiate Dictionary
votive candle — Synonyms and related words: Agnus Dei, Holy Grail, Host, Pieta, Sanctus bell, Sangraal, ark, asperger, asperges, aspergillum, bambino, beadroll, beads, candle, censer, chaplet, ciborium, cross, crucifix, cruet, eucharistial, holy cross, holy… … Moby Thesaurus
votive candle — noun, pl ⋯ dles [count] : a small candle that is sometimes used in religious ceremonies … Useful english dictionary
Votive site — Votive sites are sites where animal sacrifice in the form of bones deposited in a split in a block of stone or beneath a cairn are made. The sites strongly resemble graves or tombs, however no human bones are found. Such finds are made in… … Wikipedia
Votive deposit — A votive deposit or votive offering is an object left in a sacred place for ritual purposes. Such items are a feature of modern and ancient societies and are generally made in order to gain favour with supernatural forces. Votive offerings have… … Wikipedia
candle — Synonyms and related words: ASA scale, Agnus Dei, British candle, Hefner candle, Holy Grail, Host, Pieta, Sanctus bell, Sangraal, Scheiner scale, ark, asperger, asperges, aspergillum, bambino, bayberry candle, beadroll, beads, bougie, bougie… … Moby Thesaurus
votive — 1. adjective a) dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge She placed a votive offering at the shrine. b) of, expressing or symbolizing a vow The church was lit by votive candles … Wiktionary
candle — noun hand dipped white candles Syn: taper, votive candle; archaic glim … Thesaurus of popular words
