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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

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