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单词 ambries
释义

ambry

noun

am·​bry ˈam-brē How to pronounce ambry (audio) ˈäm-rē How to pronounce ambry (audio)
ˈȯm-
plural ambries
1
dialectal, chiefly British : pantry
2
: a recess in a church wall (as for holding sacramental vessels)

Word History

Etymology

Middle English almerie, almary "pantry, wardrobe, cabinet," borrowed from Anglo-French almarie, almaire (continental Old French armaire, armairie) — more at armoire

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

ambries

noun

plural of ambry
1
as in spences

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • spences
  • cuddies
  • larders
  • butteries
  • pantries
  • cupboards
  • garderobes
  • presses
  • vestiaries
  • coatrooms
  • closets
  • cloakrooms
  • wardrobes
2
as in shrines

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • shrines
  • indents
  • cubicles
  • housings
  • embrasures
  • corners
  • indentations
  • dents
  • indentures
  • nooks
  • niches
  • crannies
  • alcoves
  • cubbyholes
  • recesses
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