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Definition of epergne in English: epergnenoun ɪˈpəːnāˈpərn An ornamental centrepiece for a dining table, typically used for holding fruit or flowers. Example sentencesExamples - Among the donations by Schuyler's great-grandson is a delicate silver epergne made in London in 1774-1775, reportedly used by Philip Schuyler during the American Revolution, and an unmarked plateau that may have been used with it.
- The epergne, or centrepiece, enjoyed popularity in the 18th century.
- Why, I was admiring the beautiful epergne in the drawing room.
- Cake/dessert, or sweetmeat baskets are extremely popular and apart from the converted liners already mentioned, dismantled epergnes and converted goblets are the two most common deceptions.
- The consignment consisted of costly goods, including epergnes, table and dessert services and ornamental figures.
Origin Early 18th century: perhaps an altered form of French épargne 'saving, economy'. Definition of epergne in US English: epergnenounāˈpərn An ornamental centerpiece for a dining table, typically used for holding fruit or flowers. Example sentencesExamples - Among the donations by Schuyler's great-grandson is a delicate silver epergne made in London in 1774-1775, reportedly used by Philip Schuyler during the American Revolution, and an unmarked plateau that may have been used with it.
- The epergne, or centrepiece, enjoyed popularity in the 18th century.
- Why, I was admiring the beautiful epergne in the drawing room.
- Cake/dessert, or sweetmeat baskets are extremely popular and apart from the converted liners already mentioned, dismantled epergnes and converted goblets are the two most common deceptions.
- The consignment consisted of costly goods, including epergnes, table and dessert services and ornamental figures.
Origin Early 18th century: perhaps an altered form of French épargne ‘saving, economy’. |