epergne

[ih-purn, ey-pairn]

noun

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

epergne

/ ɪˈpɜːn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of epergne¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of epergne¹

C18: probably from French épargne a saving, from épargner to economize, of Germanic origin; compare _spare