electrolier

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   historical: a decorative ceiling or wall fixture holding several electric lamps; an electric chandelier

   Reflections from the brass electrolier moved across the ballroom ceiling.

Coined in the late nineteenth century from electro-, 'electric,' + the ending of chandelier or gasolier. It distinguished a multi-lamp electric fixture from older candle and gas chandeliers.

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