noun

chandelier

chandelier

A crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling.

A crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling.

((a/the ~)) a decorative hanging light fixture. A crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling.

Synonyms: pendant light, light fixture

From French 'chandelier', meaning 'candlestick', originally designed to hold candles.

Imagine a 'grand' or 'shining' light in a fancy hall. The 'ch' sounds like 'sh'.

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