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GIRANDOLE
girandole, girandola
(noun) an ornate candle holder; often with a mirror
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
girandole (plural girandoles)
An ornamental branched candle holder, sometimes with a mirror behind.
(pyrotechnics) A type of firework which creates a "whirling top" or "flying saucer" effect.
Anagrams
• negroidal, reloading, ride along, ridealong
Source: Wiktionary
Gir"an*dole, n. Etym: [F. See Gyrate.]
1. An ornamental branched candlestick.
2. A flower stand, fountain, or the like, of branching form.
3. (Pyrotechny)
Definition: A kind of revolving firework.
4. (Fort.)
Definition: A series of chambers in defensive mines. Farrow.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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