girandola

Variant of girandole

noun

  1. a revolving cluster of fireworks
  2. a revolving water jet
  3. a branched candleholder, often attached to a wall mirror
  4. a pendant or earring with small stones grouped around a larger one
Also girandola

Origin: Fr < It girandola < girare, to turn < LL gyrare < gyrus, a circle < Gr gyros: see gyro-

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