English Explanatory Dictionary

girandole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ornamental branched candle holder, sometimes with a mirror behind.
  2. A type of firework which creates a "whirling top" or "flying saucer" effect.

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɪrənˌdoʊl/ /ˈd͡ʒɪɹəndəʊl/

Word forms

girandole girandoles girandola

Etymology

From French girandole, from Italian girandola, from girare (“to turn, gyrate”).

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