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jardiniere

American  
[jahr-dn-eer, zhahr-dn-yair] / ˌdʒɑr dnˈɪər, ˌʒɑr dnˈyɛər /

noun

  1. an ornamental receptacle or stand for holding plants, flowers, etc.

  2. various vegetables diced and boiled or glazed, used for garnishing meat or poultry.

jardinière British  
/ ˌʒɑːdɪˈnjɛə /

noun

  1. an ornamental pot or trough for plants

  2. a garnish of fresh vegetables, cooked, diced, and served around a dish of meat

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Etymology

Origin of jardiniere

1835–45; < French, feminine of jardinier gardener, equivalent to Old French jardin garden + -ier -ier 2

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Elegant dressing-tables stand about among the jardinieres; water is laid on to the washstands; enormous mirrors reproduce the whole figure.

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