What is "girandola"

girandola \gir"an*do`la\, girandole \gir"an*dole\(j[i^]r"an*d[=o]l; 277), n. [F. See Gyrate.]

1. An ornate ornamental branched candlestick, often with a mirror at the back. [WordNet sense 1]

2. A flower stand, fountain, or the like, of branching form.

3. (Pyrotechny) A kind of revolving firework.

4. (Fort.) A series of chambers in defensive mines.
   --Farrow.

n. an ornate candle holder; often with a mirror [syn: girandole]

Girandola (from Italian) may refer to:

• Girandola (candlestick)
• Anthony Girandola