noun
- Plural of girandola; ornamental candelabras or light fixtures with multiple branches, often featuring mirrors or crystals.
- Plural of girandola; fireworks that spin or rotate, producing a pinwheel effect.
Usage: Typically used in formal or decorative contexts; Often refers to wall-mounted or standing fixtures
Usage: Archaic or specialized usage; Primarily historical reference
Examples
- The ballroom was illuminated by elegant girandolas mounted on the walls.
- Crystal girandolas reflected candlelight throughout the grand hall.
- She collected antique girandolas from the 18th century.
- The decorator chose ornate girandolas to complement the baroque interior design.
- Multiple girandolas provided ambient lighting for the formal dinner.