Girandola (Noun)
Meaning
An ornate candle holder; often with a mirror.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ornate girandola with delicate golden trim hung majestically above the dining table reflecting the light from the room.
- As a collector of antique decor, Emily treasured the rare girandola her grandmother left her, often taking time to dust it and reminisce about her.
- Decorators highly praised the Venetian glassmaker for crafting such beautiful girandolas with small delicate chandeliers at their core.
- Anna knew that installing the mirrored girandola was an innovative decision to reflect as much of the grand estate as possible within a relatively modest entry hall.
- Hand-painted motifs in rose patterns embellished Sophia's magnificent antique girandola she then bequeathed to the public art gallery upon retirement.