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Where does “kand-” come from?
kand-
(Proto-Indo-European): to shine, glow
Definitions
to shine, glow
Words derived from “kand-”
candidate
candle
candles
incense
candid
Chandler
candor
candidacy
candidly
candlestick
incendiary
chandelier
censer
Candice
candidature
chandler
Candlemas
candlelit
candelabrum
candida
incendiarism
candlepower
uncandid
candidal