girandole

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈdʒɪrənˌdəʊl/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(jirən dōl′)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
gir•an•dole  (jirən dōl′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a rotating and radiating firework.
  2. Furniturean ornate bracket for candelabra or the like, sometimes with a reflecting mirror at the back of the shelf.
  3. Jewelrya brooch or earring consisting of a central ornament with usually three smaller ornaments hanging from it.
Also, gi•ran•do•la  (ji randl ə).USA pronunciation 
  • Greek gŷros
  • Latin gȳrāre, derivative of gȳrus a circle
  • Italian girandola, derivative of girare to turn in a circle
  • French
  • 1625–35

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
girandole / ˈdʒɪrənˌdəʊl/, girandola / dʒɪˈrændələ/
  1. an ornamental branched wall candleholder, usually incorporating a mirror
  2. an earring or pendant having a central gem surrounded by smaller ones
  3. a kind of revolving firework
  4. a group of connected mines
Etymology: 17th Century: from French, from Italian girandola, from girare to revolve, from Latin gӯrāre to gyrate
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