epergne

American

[ih-purn, ey-pairn] / ɪˈpɜrn, eɪˈpɛərn /

noun

an ornamental piece for the center of a table, for holding fruit, flowers, etc.

epergne British

/ ɪˈpɜːn /

noun

an ornamental centrepiece for a table: a stand with holders for sweetmeats, fruit, flowers, etc

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Etymology

Origin of epergne

1755–65; perhaps < French épargne treasury, saving, noun derivative of épargner to save < Germanic; compare German sparen to save, spare

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