Candle-shade

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  1. 1
    A cover over the flame of a candle or bulb of a lamp to protect the flame or diffuse the light to prevent glare.

    "...do you think you could lower that candle-shade just a little?"

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"...do you think you could lower that candle-shade just a little?"

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