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gasolier


gas·olier

noun \ˌga-sə-ˈlir\

Definition of GASOLIER

: a gaslight chandelier

Origin of GASOLIER

alteration of gaselier, from gas + -elier (as in chandelier)
First Known Use: 1849

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