epergne

e·pergne

E0172500 (ĭ-pûrn′, ā-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.]

epergne

(ɪˈpɜːn) n (Furniture) an ornamental centrepiece for a table: a stand with holders for sweetmeats, fruit, flowers, etc[C18: probably from French épargne a saving, from épargner to economize, of Germanic origin; compare spare]

e•pergne

(ɪˈpɜrn, eɪˈpɛərn)

n. an ornamental stand or dish for holding fruit, flowers, etc., used as a centerpiece. [1755–65; perhaps < French épargne treasury, saving, n. derivative of épargner to save < Germanic; compare German sparen to save, spare]

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