chiffonier
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əˈnɪər noun
1.
a high chest of drawers or bureau, often having a mirror on top.
2.
a low bookcase of the English Regency, with grille doors or doorless.
3.
a shallow, tall, open piece of furniture, of the 18th century, having shelves for the display of china.
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chiffonier or chiffonnier (ˌʃɪfəˈnɪə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a tall, elegant chest of drawers, originally intended for holding needlework |
| 2. | a wide low open-fronted cabinet, sometimes fitted with two grille doors and shelves |
| [C19: from French, from chiffon rag; see | |
| chiffonnier or chiffonnier | |
| —n | |
| [C19: from French, from chiffon rag; see | |
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Chiffonier
is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
chiffonier
"piece of furniture with drawers for women to put needlework, cloth, etc.," 1806, from Fr. chiffonnier, a transf. use, lit. "rag gatherer," from chiffon, dim. of chiffe "rag, piece of cloth, scrap, flimsy stuff" (17c.), of uncertain origin.
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Example sentences
Make your own price and secure a new dresser, chiffonier, rocker or chair at your own price.
He went to the chiffonier to secure a pair of pajamas, and accidentally knocked a revolver to the floor.
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