jardiniere

[jahr-dn-eer, zhahr-dn-yair]

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

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of jardinière¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of jardinière¹

C19: from French, feminine of jardinier gardener, from jardin _garden

Example Sentences

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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Related Words

• jar 
• pot 
• urn