epergne (redirected from epergnes)

e·pergne  (-pûrn, -pârn)

n.

A large table centerpiece consisting of a frame with extended arms or branches supporting holders, as for flowers, fruit, or sweetmeats.

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[Perhaps alteration of French épargne, a saving, from épargner, to save, from Old French espargnier, of Germanic origin.]

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epergne [ɪˈpɜːn]

n

(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) an ornamental centrepiece for a table: a stand with holders for sweetmeats, fruit, flowers, etc.

[probably from French épargne a saving, from épargner to economize, of Germanic origin; compare spare]

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epergne - a large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers centerpiece, centrepiece - something placed at the center of something else (as on a table)