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garniture

garniture

9.9
A set of decorative objects for a table or fireplace
  • noun
  • /ˈɡɑrnɪtʃər/
  • Archaic
translation icon : juego de adornos
  • The marble garniture on the fireplace added elegance to the living room.

Examples

  • Can you pass me the garniture for the dining table?

  • She arranged a garniture of porcelain vases on the dining table for the party.

  • Collectors often seek antique garniture sets to display in their homes.

  • The table was adorned with a beautiful garniture of flowers.

  • The elegant vase was the centerpiece of the table garniture during the dinner party.

  • She arranged the garniture on the mantelpiece, showcasing her collection of antique figurines.

  • The festive garniture included candles, flowers, and small sculptures that enhanced the holiday atmosphere.

Synonyms

decoration
vsgarniture
92 1.0

An object that makes something look more attractive

is a set of such objects arranged on a table or mantelpiece
ornamentation
vsgarniture
6 4.9

Details added to make something look more beautiful

focuses on physical ornaments arranged for display rather than the act of adding them

Antonyms

simplicity
10 2.7

Being plain and without decoration

How Decorative

embellishment
15 5.8
garniture
  • Archaic
9.9
ornament
102 1.6
decoration
92 1.0

Surface Forms

garniture singular
garnitures plural

Morphology

garniture = garnish (semi-transparent) = garnish + ure

The decorative connection to 'garnish' is clear, but 'garniture' is a specialized noun whose exact sense is not fully predictable from the base alone.

Etymology

Garniture comes from the French verb garnir, meaning 'to decorate' or 'to dress', and it shares the same root as English garnish. That's why a garniture can mean a set of ornaments you put on a table or mantelpiece to 'dress' the room.