candlelighting
candlelighting · candlelightings
The lighting of a candle, especially as part of a ceremonyThe lighting of a candle, especially as part of a ceremony
Meaning
2 senses(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.
Origin
From candle + lighting.From candle + lighting.
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Forms
plural: candlelightings| Singular | candlelighting |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable