chiffonier
or chif·fon·nier
[ shif-uh-neer ]
/ ˌʃɪf əˈnɪər /
noun
a high chest of drawers or bureau, often having a mirror on top.
a low bookcase of the English Regency, with grille doors or doorless.
a shallow, tall, open piece of furniture, of the 18th century, having shelves for the display of china.
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Words nearby chiffonier
chield, chiengmai, chiffchaff, chiffon, chiffonade, chiffonier, chiffonnière, chifforobe, chifley, chigetai, chigga
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chiffonier
chiffonnier
/ (ˌʃɪfəˈnɪə) /
noun
a tall, elegant chest of drawers, originally intended for holding needlework
a wide low open-fronted cabinet, sometimes fitted with two grille doors and shelves
Word Origin for chiffonier
C19: from French, from chiffon rag; see chiffon
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