candlewick

English

Etymology

From Middle English candelwyk, candelwike, from Old English candelweoc, candelwēoce (“candlewick”), equivalent to candle +‎ wick.

Noun

candlewick (countable and uncountable, plural candlewicks)

  1. The thread used to make the wicks of candles
  2. A soft cotton yarn that gives a tufted pattern to embroidery
    • 2022, Liam McIlvanney, The Heretic, page 122:
      He sat on the candlewick bedspread and a woman came into the room and knelt on the floor in front of him.

Translations
candle — see wick
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