Definition of Girandole. Meaning of Girandole. Synonyms of Girandole

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Definition of Girandole

Girandole
Girandole Gir"an*dole, n. [F. See Gyrate.] 1. An ornamental branched candlestick. 2. A flower stand, fountain, or the like, of branching form. 3. (Pyrotechny) A kind of revolving firework. 4. (Fort.) A series of chambers in defensive mines. --Farrow.

Meaning of Girandole from wikipedia

- A girandole (/ˈdʒɪrəndəʊl/) is an ornamental branched candle holder consisting of several lights that may be on a stand or mounted on the wall, either...
- [berˈnardo ˌbwɔntaˈlɛnti]) and sometimes by the nickname "Bernardo delle Girandole", was an Italian stage designer, architect, theatrical designer, military...
- of these words misleading. Girandole was also once used to refer to all candelabra as well as chandelier, although girandole now usually means an ornate...
- statues of putti, flowers, and angels. Venice was especially known for its girandole mirrors, which remained among, if not the, finest in Europe. Chandeliers...
- number of terms, such as branches, chandeliers, lustres, girandoles, and wall-lights. Girandoles were a form of candelabra with crystals in the 17th century...
- manufactured in **** Germany Ljuskrona, a Swedish term for chandelier Girandole, an ornamental branched candlestick or light fixture consisting of several...
- fusilli presumably comes from Italian: fuso, meaning "spindle". Eliche, girandole, rotini, tortiglioni, spirali Fusilli bucati A hollow version of fusilli...
- forms of candle holders include the wall-mounted sconces, lanterns, and girandoles. Many candle holders use a friction-tight socket to keep the candle upright...
- announced. Similar to the Princess' Swan Lake suite, the Collingwood diamond girandole suite was another set of jewellery only worn by the Princess and not owned...
- (1930) Lester PiggottGladness (1958), Exar (1960), Proverb (1974), Girandole (1975), Ardross (1981) Pat EdderyErimo Hawk (1972), Valuable Witness...