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chiffonnier

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chif⋅fo⋅nier

[shif-uh-neer]
–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.
Also, chif⋅fon⋅nier.


Origin:
1800–10; < F chiffonnier. See chiffon, -ier 2
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