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1. (n.) girandole
a rotating and radiating firework.
2. girandole
an ornate wall sconce for candles, often with a mirror at the back.
3. girandole
a brooch or earring consisting of a central ornament with usu. three smaller ornaments hanging from it.
Etymology: (1625–35; < F < It girandola, der. of girare to turn in a circle < L g&ymacr;rāre, der. of g&ymacr;rus a circle < Gk gŷros)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) girandole, girandola
an ornate candle holder; often with a mirror
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1. (noun) girandole
an ornamental branched candlestick
2. (noun) girandole
a flower stand, fountain, or the like, of branching form
3. (noun) girandole
a kind of revolving firework
4. (noun) girandole
a series of chambers in defensive mines
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