Rush Candle (Noun)
Meaning
A tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The room was dimly lit by a single rush candle that cast flickering shadows on the walls.
- In the 18th century, rush candles were a common source of lighting in many rural homes.
- The rush candle on the table was made from a mixture of tallow and beeswax, giving it a distinctive smell.
- As the night wore on, the rush candle burned down to a small nub, casting an eerie glow over the room.
- The old cottage was lit by a series of rush candles, their soft light illuminating the simple furnishings.