candle Copy link Outline 1. candēla (made from rushes, reeds, cords, etc.)2. sēbācĕus (a tallow c.)3. cērĕus (a wax c.)4. cēra • candle: 1. candēla (made from rushes, reeds, cords, etc.): to make tallow c.s, candelas sebare, Col. 2. sēbācĕus (a tallow c.): Apul. 3. cērĕus (a wax c.): Cic.: Sen. 4. cēra: v. taper.