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Definition of votive candle noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

votive candle

noun

/ˌvəʊtɪv ˈkændl/

/ˌvəʊtɪv ˈkændl/

(also votive)

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a small candle, usually one that is used in churches
- Votive candles were lit in front of the statue of Jesus.
Topics Religion and festivalsc2

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