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gasolier

Pronunciation: /ɡasəˈlɪə/
(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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Definition of gasolier in the US English dictionary
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