girandole

(jirən dōl′)

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-

See girandole in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A composition or structure in radiating form or arrangement, such as a rotating display of fireworks.
  2. An ornamental branched candleholder, sometimes backed by a mirror.
  3. An earring that consists of a central piece with three smaller ornaments or stones hanging from it.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Italian girandola

Origin: , from girare, to turn

Origin: , from Late Latin gȳrāre; see gyrate

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