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

  • 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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