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cierges

/ˈsɜːrdʒɪz/

Meanings
noun
A wax candle used in religious rites.

Examples :

"During the evening service, the altar was illuminated by the flickering light of many cierges. "
religion ritual

Related Words

Illustration evening

evening noun

/ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvənɪŋ/

The time of the day between dusk and night, when it gets dark.

"The evening air was cool as Sarah walked home from school. "

Illustration flickering

flickering verb

/ˈflɪkərɪŋ/ /ˈflɪkərɪn/

To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.

"The candle flame flickered in the breeze, casting dancing shadows on the wall. "

Illustration rites

rites noun

/ɹaɪts/

That which complies with justice, law or reason.

"The judge ensured the trial followed the rites of due process, guaranteeing fairness for both sides. "

Illustration many

many noun

/ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/

A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

"Democracy must balance the rights of the few against the will of the many."

Illustration candle

candle noun

/ˈkændl̩/

A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.

"The candle on the table gave off a warm, soft light. "

Illustration used

used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

Illustration illuminated

illuminated verb

/ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪtɪd/ /ɪˈlumɪneɪtɪd/

To shine light on something.

"The streetlights illuminated the road, making it safe to walk home. "

Illustration altar

altar noun

/ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɒl.tə/

A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

"The family placed flowers on the small altar in their living room during the memorial service. "

Illustration service

service noun

/ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/

An act of being of assistance to someone.

"I say I did him a service by ending our relationship – now he can freely pursue his career."

Illustration religious

religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

Illustration light

light noun

/lʌɪt/ /laɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "