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gasolier

Syllabification: (gas·o·lier)
Pronunciation: /ˌgasəˈli(ə)r/

(also gaselier)
Definition of gasolier

noun

  • a chandelier with gas burners rather than light bulbs or candles.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from gas, on the pattern of chandelier

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