duchesse

American  

[dy-shes] / düˈʃɛs /

noun

French Furniture.

duchesses plural

1. a daybed having a rounded, partially enclosed head and usually a similar foot, sometimes made in two or three pieces able to be used separately duchesse brisée.

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duchesse British  

/ ˈdʌtʃɪs /

noun

1. a dressing table or chest of drawers with a mirror

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Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

• duchesses
  plural

Etymology

Origin of duchesse

From French, dating back to 1785–95; see origin at duchess

Example Sentences

Unlike American-style twice-baked potatoes, which are laden with cheese and sour cream, these potatoes, inspired by the French dish pommes duchesse, get their richness primarily from egg yolks.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2022

Visitors will be able to examine Sir Norman Hartnell's white duchesse satin gown, worn by the Queen when she was crowned in 1953, aged 27.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2022

Eilish wore a custom Gucci corset look of ivory and duchesse satin with green lace and a padded bustle.

From Washington Times • May 3, 2022

The ruched bodice, puff sleeves and the A-line skirt were crafted from silk and duchesse satin.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2017

Dinner was prawn cocktails in wine glasses for starters, lamb chops with chef’s hats with duchesse potatoes and braised celery for main, and a Baked Alaska for "dessert," not "afters."

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell