epergne
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noun
an ornamental piece for the center of a table, for holding fruit, flowers, etc.
Origin:
1755–65; perhaps < French épargne treasury, saving, noun derivative of épargner to save < Germanic; compare German sparen to save, spare
1755–65; perhaps < French épargne treasury, saving, noun derivative of épargner to save < Germanic; compare German sparen to save, spare
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| —n | |
| an ornamental centrepiece for a table: a stand with holders for sweetmeats, fruit, flowers, etc | |
| [C18: probably from French épargne a saving, from épargner to economize, of Germanic origin; compare | |
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Epergne
is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Example sentences
They had no flowers on the table, and but rarely an epergne or dish with fruit.
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