Chandelier vs. Girandole: What's the Difference?

Chandelier and Girandole Definitions
Chandelier
A branched, decorative lighting fixture that holds a number of bulbs or candles and is suspended from a ceiling.
Girandole
A composition or structure in radiating form or arrangement, such as a rotating display of fireworks.
Chandelier
A branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling
Girandole
An ornamental branched candleholder, sometimes backed by a mirror.
Chandelier
(auction) A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction.
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Girandole
An earring that consists of a central piece with three smaller ornaments or stones hanging from it.
Chandelier
A portable frame used to support temporary wooden fences.
Girandole
An ornamental branched candle holder, sometimes with a mirror behind.
Chandelier
(surgery) An endoilluminator used in eye surgery.
Girandole
(pyrotechnics) A type of firework which creates a "whirling top" or "flying saucer" effect.
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Chandelier
A candlestick, lamp, stand, gas fixture, or the like, having several branches; esp., one hanging from the ceiling.
Girandole
An ornate candle holder; often with a mirror
Chandelier
A movable parapet, serving to support fascines to cover pioneers.
Chandelier
Branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling