noun
the basic unit of luminous intensity in the SI system, now defined as the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 x 10 hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of watt per steradian: abbrev. cd
Origin:
L, candle: adj. via Sp
adjective
designating a style of cigar with a greenish wrapper