Chandelier

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Chandelier \Chan`de*lier"\, n. [F. See {Chandler}.]
     1. A candlestick, lamp, stand, gas fixture, or the like,
        having several branches; esp., one hanging from the
        ceiling.
        [1913 Webster]
  


     2. (Fort.) A movable parapet, serving to support fascines to
        cover pioneers. [Obs.]
        [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  chandelier
       n : branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the
           ceiling [syn: {pendant}]