"electrolier" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɪˌlɛktɹəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-electrolier.wav [Southern-England] Forms: electroliers [plural]
Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ) Etymology: By analogy with chandelier, with the electro- prefix to contrast modern electricity with older candles. Etymology templates: {{m|en|chandelier}} chandelier, {{m|en|electro-}} electro- Head templates: {{en-noun}} electrolier (plural electroliers)
  1. A fixture, usually hanging from the ceiling, for holding electric lamps.
    Sense id: en-electrolier-en-noun-svr6xhKb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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