Girandole vs. Candelabra — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Girandole and Candelabra
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Girandole
A girandole (; from French, in turn from Italian girandola) is an ornamental branched candlestick or light fixture consisting of several lights, often resembling a small chandelier. Girandoles came into use about the second half of the 17th century, and were commonly made and used in pairs.
Candelabra
A candelabra (plural candelabras) or candelabrum (plural candelabra or candelabrums) is a candle holder with multiple arms.Although electricity has relegated candleholders to decorative use, interior designers continue to model light fixtures and lighting accessories after candelabra and candlesticks. Accordingly, the term candelabra has entered common use to describe small-based light bulbs used in chandeliers and other lighting fixtures made for decoration as well as lighting.
Girandole
A composition or structure in radiating form or arrangement, such as a rotating display of fireworks.
Candelabra
A candelabrum.
Girandole
An ornamental branched candleholder, sometimes backed by a mirror.
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Candelabra
Plural of candelabrum
Girandole
An earring that consists of a central piece with three smaller ornaments or stones hanging from it.
Candelabra
(nonstandard) A single candelabrum.
Girandole
An ornamental branched candle holder, sometimes with a mirror behind.
Candelabra
A branched, ornamental candlestick having several sockets for candles.
Girandole
(pyrotechnics) A type of firework which creates a "whirling top" or "flying saucer" effect.
Candelabra
A branched, ornamental electric light fixture, resembling an candelabra[wn1], having several sockets for lights.
Girandole
An ornate candle holder; often with a mirror
Candelabra
Branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights
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