girandola

Examples

• All

• During the party, the girandola illuminated the room with its multiple candle holders.

• The ornate girandola in the dining room added a touch of elegance to the decor.

• Christopher Girandola

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Synonyms

C

chandelier

vsgirandola

58 4.6

A large hanging light with arms that hold several small lights

is similar but usually sits or stands and may include a mirror

C

candelabra

vsgirandola

7 7.4

A large candle holder with many branches used for decoration

is more specifically ornate and sometimes mirror backed for decorative lighting

C

candle holder

vsgirandola

1 1.2

An object that holds candles upright

is more ornate, branched, and sometimes backed by a mirror for decoration

L

lampstand

vsgirandola

1 3.9

A stand that holds a lamp or candles

is ornamental with branched arms and sometimes a mirror to reflect light

G

girandole

vsgirandola

• Archaic

9.9

A decorated candlestick with several arms and a mirror to reflect light

has identical meaning but is an alternate written form

C

candlestand

vsgirandola

• Archaic

4.2

A holder that keeps a single candle upright on a table or shelf

is more decorative with branches and mirror backing rather than plain support

How Ornate

chandelier

58 4.6

girandola

• Archaic

9.9

sconce

6 8.4

candleholder

2 1.6

candlestick

20 2.5

Surface Forms

Etymology