e|pergne

e|pergne
e|pergne «ih PURN, ay PAIRN», noun.
an ornamental dish for the center of a table, usually with several tiers, branches, or divisions, to hold fruit, candy, cakes, or flowers: »

An epergne of unusual design, with a large circular basket in the centre and eight branches supporting four oval and four circular dishes... (London Times).

╂[perhaps < French épargne saving, economy]

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  • 'Epergne — [ E] pergne , n. [F. [ e]pargne a sparing or saving; a treasury. Our [ e]pergne is a little treasury of sweetmeats, fruits, and flowers. Brewer.] A centerpiece for table decoration, usually consisting of several dishes or receptacles of different …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • epergne — e·pergne || ɪ pɜːn n. decorative bowl, vase …   English contemporary dictionary

  • epergnes — e·pergne || ɪ pɜːn n. decorative bowl, vase …   English contemporary dictionary

  • epergne — e•pergne [[t]ɪˈpɜrn, eɪˈpɛərn[/t]] n. fur an ornamental stand or dish for holding fruit, flowers, etc., used as a centerpiece • Etymology: 1755–65; perh. < F épargne treasury, saving, n. der. of épargner to save < Gmc; cf. G sparen to save …   From formal English to slang

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