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girandole
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gir·an·dole (jir′ən dōl′)
noun
- a revolving cluster of fireworks
- a revolving water jet
- a branched candleholder, often attached to a wall mirror
- a pendant or earring with small stones grouped around a larger one
Also girandola gi·ran′·dola (ji ran′də lə)
Etymology: Fr < It girandola < girare, to turn < LL gyrare < gyrus, a circle < Gr gyros: see gyro-
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