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girandole.

An ornamental branched candle holder, sometimes with a mirror behind.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdʒɪrənˌdoʊl/US/ˈd͡ʒɪɹəndəʊl/UK
  1. An ornamental branched candle holder, sometimes with a mirror behind.

  2. A type of firework which creates a "whirling top" or "flying saucer" effect.

Where this word comes from

From French girandole, from Italian girandola, from girare (“to turn, gyrate”).

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