prie dieux

prie-dieu

[pree-dyoo; French pree-dyœ]
noun, plural prie-dieus, prie-dieux [-dyooz] . French, prie-dieu.
a piece of furniture for kneeling on during prayer, having a rest above, as for a book.

Origin:
1750–60; < French: literally, pray God

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prie-dieu (priːˈdjɜː) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a piece of furniture consisting of a low surface for kneeling upon and a narrow front surmounted by a rest for the elbows or for books, for use when praying
 
[C18: from French, from prier to pray + Dieu God]

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