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centrepiece

/ ˈsɛntəˌpiːs /

noun

  1. an object used as the centre of something, esp for decoration


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The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will travel in the Royal Barge which will form the centrepiece of the flotilla.

Then I spied the centrepiece–a glass vase bearing three fresh iris buds from the brookside.

When the tablecloth has been laid, a centrepiece of linen or lace is sometimes placed upon it in the centre of the table.

The cloud on her brow at this moment comes from Mrs. Bailey's kindly but firm refusal to use the wreath for a centrepiece.

Covers were laid for nine and the centrepiece and doilies were embroidered in yellow.

Maidenhair-fern kept in this way makes a delicate and beautiful centrepiece for the table.

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