לײַכטער

Yiddish

Etymology

From לײַכטן (laykhtn, to shine, give light) +‎ ־ער (-er). Cognate with German Leuchter.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɫaɪ̯χtəʁ/

Noun

לײַכטער • (laykhterm, plural לײַכטערס (laykhters)

  1. candlestick, candelabra