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Where does “(s)kand-” come from?

(s)kand- (Proto-Indo-European): to glow, shine; to shine, glow

Definitions

  1. to glow, shine; to shine, glow

Words derived from “(s)kand-”

  • candidate
  • candle
  • candles
  • incense
  • candid
  • candor
  • Chandra
  • candidacy
  • candidly
  • incandescent
  • incendiary
  • chandelier
  • candidiasis
  • censer
  • chandler
  • Candlemas
  • candlelit
  • candelabrum
  • incendiarism
  • candlepower
  • uncandid
  • candela
  • cense
  • candleholder