Candelilla Definition
kăndl-ēə
noun
Either of two shrubs (Euphorbia antisiphylitica or Pedilanthus pavonis) of the spurge family, native to the SW U.S. and Mexico, which yield a wax used for polishes, varnishes, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- Pedilanthus pavonis
- Pedilanthus bracteatus
- Euphorbia antisyphilitica
Origin of Candelilla
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American Spanish diminutive of Spanish candela candle from Latin candēla candle
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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