“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
EPERGNES
Noun
epergnes
plural of epergne
Source: Wiktionary
EPERGNE
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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(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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