girandole

gir·an·dole  (jrn-dl)

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.

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[French, from Italian girandola, from girare, to turn, from Late Latin grre; see gyrate.]

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girandole [ˈdʒɪrənˌdəʊl], girandola [dʒɪˈrændələ]

n

1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) an ornamental branched wall candleholder, usually incorporating a mirror

2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Jewellery) an earring or pendant having a central gem surrounded by smaller ones

3. (Chemistry) a kind of revolving firework

4. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) Artillery a group of connected mines

[from French, from Italian girandola, from girare to revolve, from Latin gȳrāre to gyrate]

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girandole - an ornate candle holder; often with a mirror girandola candle holder, candlestick - a holder with sockets for candles