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epergne

epergne

9.9
A decorative stand for a dining table with several bowls for fruit, sweets, or flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈɛpərn/
  • Archaic
translation icon : epergne
  • What a stunning epergne!

Examples

  • She inherited a silver epergne that had been in her family for generations.

  • The ornate epergne at the center of the table held fresh flowers and ripe fruit.

  • The wedding feast was made more elegant by a crystal epergne displaying candies and roses.

  • Look at that beautiful epergne!

  • The elegant epergne in the center of the dining table held an assortment of fruits and flowers.

  • During the wedding reception, guests admired the beautiful epergne adorned with fresh roses and orchids.

  • For her birthday dinner, she set the table with a stunning epergne that showcased colorful sweets and candles.

Synonyms

centerpiece
vsepergne
  • US
26 3.4

A decorative object like a vase placed in the center of a table

is a specialized ornamental form for dining tables with several branching holders

How Ornate

candelabrum
1 8.3
epergne
  • Archaic
9.9
centerpiece
  • US
26 3.4
vase
118 1.0
bowl
370 1.0

Surface Forms

epergne singular
epergnes plural

Etymology

The word epergne probably comes from the French épargne, a word meaning 'saving' or 'set aside'; a helpful way to remember it is to think of an epergne as a special table 'stand' that 'sets aside' fruit, sweets, or flowers in the centre of the meal.