candida.[F. candide (cf. It. candido), L. candidus white, fr. candre to be of a glowing white; akin to accendre, incendre, to set on fire, Skr. chand to shine. Cf. Candle, Incense.]1. White.()The box receives all black; but poured from thence,
The stones came candid forth, the hue of innocence. (Dryden.)2. Free from undue bias; disposed to think and judge according to truth and justice, or without partiality or prejudice; fair; just; impartial; as, a candid opinion.(W. Irving.)3. Open; frank; ingenuous; outspoken.()()