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epergne
[ ih-purn, ey-pairn ]
noun
- an ornamental piece for the center of a table, for holding fruit, flowers, etc.
epergne
/ ɪˈpɜːn /
noun
- an ornamental centrepiece for a table: a stand with holders for sweetmeats, fruit, flowers, etc
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of epergne1
C18: probably from French épargne a saving, from épargner to economize, of Germanic origin; compare spare
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Example Sentences
There were fruit and nuts and raisins in a great silver epergne, with fat cupids making love among garlands.
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A vase of flowers or a basket of growing plants can replace the epergne.
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A massive gold epergne of choicest Italian art, the gift of La Pompadour, stood on the centre of the table.
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The epergne was a beautiful thing of crystal and gold, a celebrated work of art, regarded as an exquisite possession.
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The very mats are mirrors, the crystal drops of the epergne flash like diamonds.
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