epergne
an ornamental piece for the center of a table, for holding fruit, flowers, etc.
Origin of epergne
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How to use epergne in a sentence
There were fruit and nuts and raisins in a great silver epergne, with fat cupids making love among garlands.
The Trumpeter Swan | Temple BaileyA vase of flowers or a basket of growing plants can replace the epergne.
The Art of Entertaining | M. E. W. SherwoodA massive gold epergne of choicest Italian art, the gift of La Pompadour, stood on the centre of the table.
The Golden Dog | William KirbyThe epergne was a beautiful thing of crystal and gold, a celebrated work of art, regarded as an exquisite possession.
T. Tembarom | Frances Hodgson BurnettThe very mats are mirrors, the crystal drops of the epergne flash like diamonds.
The Art of Entertaining | M. E. W. Sherwood
British Dictionary definitions for epergne
/ (ɪˈpɜːn) /
an ornamental centrepiece for a table: a stand with holders for sweetmeats, fruit, flowers, etc
Origin of epergne
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