1. a candleholder with seven candles used during Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African-American culture and heritage
Usage: from Swahili; typically features one black candle in the center, three red candles on one side, and three green candles on the other

Examples

• The family lit the kinara on the first day of Kwanzaa.
• Each candle in the kinara represents one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
• She carefully arranged the kinara on the table as part of the holiday display.
• The kinara is an important symbol during the week-long celebration.
• Children learned about the meaning of each candle in the kinara.