stipo
- noun
- The stipo in the corner is beautifully crafted.
Examples
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The museum displayed a 17th-century stipo in the furniture gallery.
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The ornate stipo in the corner was used to store important documents and jewelry.
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Collectors prize a well-preserved stipo for its intricate woodwork and historical value.
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She inherited a stunning stipo from her grandmother.
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The antique store displayed a beautifully carved stipo that captured the elegance of Italian design.
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Many families passed down their ornate stipos through generations as treasured heirlooms.
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The stipo in the corner of the room was filled with delicate porcelain figurines and ancient coins.
Synonyms
A piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing things
A cabinet with shelves for storing dishes or food
A piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes and small items
A large decorated Italian chest used to store clothes and valuable things given to a bride at marriage
How Ornate
Surface Forms
Etymology
Stipo comes from Italian, from a word like stipare meaning 'to pack'. Think of it as a small packed chest, like when you stow your treasures, so a stipo is a cabinet for keeping important things.