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EPERGNE
epergne
(noun) a large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
epergne (plural epergnes)
A table centerpiece, usually made of silver, generally consisting of a central bowl with radiating dishes or holders.
Source: Wiktionary
É`pergne", n. Etym: [F. épargne a sparing or saving; a treasury. "Our épergne is a little treasury of sweetmeats, fruits, and flowers." Brewer.]
Definition: A centerpiece for table decoration, usually consisting of several dishes or receptacles of different sizes grouped together in an ornamental design.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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