A candle snuffer, candle extinguisher, or douter is an instrument used to extinguish burning candles, consisting of a small cone at the end of a handle.[1][2][3] The use of a snuffer helps to avoid problems associated with blowing hot wax and it avoids the smoke and odor of a smoldering wick which results from simply blowing a candle out. Extinguishers are still commonly used in homes and churches.
- ^ Candlesnuffer at Dictionary.com
- ^ Extinguisher at Dictionary.com
- ^ Douter at Dictionary.com