Girandole Definition

jĭrən-dōl
noun
A composition or structure in radiating form or arrangement, such as a rotating display of fireworks.
American Heritage
A revolving cluster of fireworks.
Webster's New World
A revolving water jet.
Webster's New World
A branched candleholder, often attached to a wall mirror.
Webster's New World
A pendant or earring with small stones grouped around a larger one.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • girandola

Other Word Forms of Girandole

Noun

Singular:
girandole
Plural:
girandoles

Origin of Girandole

  • French from Italian girandola from girare to turn from Late Latin gȳrāre gyrate

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French girandole, from Italian girandola, from girare ‘to turn, gyrate’.

    From Wiktionary

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