girandole

[ jir-uh n-dohl ]
/ ˈdʒɪr ənˌdoʊl /

noun

a rotating and radiating firework.
an ornate bracket for candelabra or the like, sometimes with a reflecting mirror at the back of the shelf.
a brooch or earring consisting of a central ornament with usually three smaller ornaments hanging from it.
Also gi·ran·do·la [ji-ran-dl-uh] /dʒɪˈræn dl ə/.

Origin of girandole

1625–35; < French < Italian girandola, derivative of girare to turn in a circle < Latin gȳrāre, derivative of gȳrus a circle < Greek gŷros

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British Dictionary definitions for girandole

girandole

girandola (dʒɪˈrændələ)

/ (ˈdʒɪrənˌdəʊl) /

noun

an ornamental branched wall candleholder, usually incorporating a mirror
an earring or pendant having a central gem surrounded by smaller ones
a kind of revolving firework
artillery a group of connected mines

Word Origin for girandole

C17: from French, from Italian girandola, from girare to revolve, from Latin gӯrāre to gyrate