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candlewick
(candle|wick)
Pronunciation:
/ˈkand(ə)lwɪk/
noun
[
mass noun
]
a thick, soft cotton fabric with a raised, tufted pattern:
[
as modifier
]
:
a candlewick dressing gown
the yarn used to make candlewick.
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