corpse candles

A form of corpse candle — A thick candle formerly used at a wake (pre-internment event).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of corpse candle
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“corpse candles.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/corpse%20candles. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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