n. [ F. See Gyrate. ] 1. An ornate ornamental branched candlestick, often with a mirror at the back. [ wns=1 ] [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 ]
2. A flower stand, fountain, or the like, of branching form. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Pyrotechny) A kind of revolving firework. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. (Fort.) A series of chambers in defensive mines. Farrow.