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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