Definition of Candlemas

1. Noun. Feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland.

Exact synonyms: Candlemas Day, Feb 2
Generic synonyms: Quarter Day
Group relationships: Feb, February

Definition of Candlemas

1. n. The second day of February, on which is celebrated the feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary; -- so called because the candles for the altar or other sacred uses are blessed on that day.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Candlemas

candle-power
candleberries
candleberry
candled
candlefish
candlefishes
candleholder
candleholders
candlelight
candlelighted
candlelighter
candlelighters
candlelights
candlelit
candlemaker
Candlemas (current term)
Candlemas Day
candlenut
candlenuts
candlepin
candlepins
candlepin bowling
candlepower
candlepowers
candlepower unit
candler
candlers
candles
candlesnuffer
candlesnuffers

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