jardinière

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jardinière (ˌʒɑːdɪˈnjɛə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  an ornamental pot or trough for plants
2.  a garnish of fresh vegetables, cooked, diced, and served around a dish of meat
 
[C19: from French, feminine of jardinier gardener, from jardingarden]

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