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gir·an·dole \ˈjirənˌdōl\ noun (-s) Etymology: French & Italian; French, from Italian girandola, from girare to turn, from Late Latin gyrare — more at gyre 1. : a radiating and showy or ornamental composition (as a cluster of skyrockets fired together or a fountain with rising column of water which spreads) — compare anthemion 2. a. : an ornamental branched candle holder; especially : a brass figural candelabrum ornamented with glass prisms b. : a mirror having attached candle holders c. : an often convex circular mirror framed in a deep gilt molding and typically trimmed with gilt balls 3. : a pendant earring usually with three ornaments or stones hanging from a central piece
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