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View synonyms for garniture

garniture

[ gahr-ni-cher, -choor ]

noun

  1. something that garnishes; decoration; adornment.
  2. Armor. a set of plate armor having pieces of exchange for all purposes.


garniture

/ ˈɡɑːnɪtʃə /

noun

  1. decoration or embellishment


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Word History and Origins

Origin of garniture1

1525–35; < French, equivalent to Middle French garni ( r ) to garnish + -ture noun suffix; -ure

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Word History and Origins

Origin of garniture1

C16: from French, from garnir to garnish

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Example Sentences

“Allons—dites lui les noms de toute la garniture,” said Madame de Fontanges to her attendants.

The trees cast aside their long-worn garniture of green, and flaunted proudly in gorgeous robes of gold and crimson.

This dish may be made more attractive in appearance if a few of the finest berries are saved and used as a garniture.

Here nature begins to assume a ruder aspect; and the silken bands of love gives way to the rustic garniture of war.

Every kind of tree has as marked individuality in its icy garniture as in its summer foliage.

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