armoire

[ ahrm-wahr, ahrm-wahr ]
/ ɑrmˈwɑr, ˈɑrm wɑr /
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noun

a large wardrobe or movable cupboard, with doors and shelves.

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Origin of armoire

1565–75; < Middle French; Old French blend of armaire and aumoire ambry

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH armoire

amour armoire armor

Words nearby armoire

armitage, armless, armlet, armload, armlock, armoire, armor, armor plate, armor-clad, armor-piercing, armorbearer
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Words related to armoire

wardrobe, repository, clothespress

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British Dictionary definitions for armoire

armoire
/ (ɑːmˈwɑː) /

noun

a large cabinet, originally used for storing weapons

Word Origin for armoire

C16: from French, from Old French armaire, from Latin armārium chest, closet; see ambry
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