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girandole
gir·an·dole G0131900 (jĭr′ən-dōl′)n.1. A composition or structure in radiating form or arrangement, such as a rotating display of fireworks.2. An ornamental branched candleholder, sometimes backed by a mirror.3. An earring that consists of a central piece with three smaller ornaments or stones hanging from it.
[French, from Italian girandola, from girare, to turn, from Late Latin gȳrāre; see gyrate.]girandole (ˈdʒɪrənˌdəʊl) or girandolan1. (Furniture) an ornamental branched wall candleholder, usually incorporating a mirror2. (Jewellery) an earring or pendant having a central gem surrounded by smaller ones3. (Chemistry) a kind of revolving firework4. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) artillery a group of connected mines[C17: from French, from Italian girandola, from girare to revolve, from Latin gӯrāre to gyrate]gir•an•dole (ˈdʒɪr ənˌdoʊl) also gi•ran•do•la (dʒɪˈræn dl ə)
n. 1. a rotating and radiating firework. 2. an ornate wall sconce for candles, often with a mirror at the back. 3. a brooch or earring consisting of a central ornament with usu. three smaller ornaments hanging from it. [1625–35; < French < Italian girandola, derivative of girare to turn in a circle < Latin gȳrāre, derivative of gȳrus a circle < Greek gŷros] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  girandole - an ornate candle holder; often with a mirrorgirandolacandle holder, candlestick - a holder with sockets for candles |
girandole
girandoleA branched light holder, either standing on a base or projecting from a wall.girandole
Synonyms for girandolenoun an ornate candle holderSynonymsRelated Words |