"candle-shade" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: candle-shades [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} candle-shade (plural candle-shades)
  1. A cover over the flame of a candle or bulb of a lamp to protect the flame or diffuse the light to prevent glare. Synonyms: candleshade Related terms: wall-shade
    Sense id: en-candle-shade-en-noun-j8XnMX4- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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