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Noun: chandelier  ,shan-du'leer
  1. Branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
    "enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs";
    - pendant, pendent

Derived forms: chandeliers

Type of: lighting fixture

Encyclopedia: Chandelier