A bobeche is a drip-catching ring fitted around a candle or affixed to a candlestick, used to catch dripping wax before it reaches the holder or the surface below. Bobeches range from ornate cut glass or metal to simple plastic or cardboard.
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a slightly cupped ring placed over the socket of a candleholder to catch the drippings of a candle.
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