Definition of minaudière in English:
minaudière
noun ˌmɪnəʊˈdjɛːˌmēnōdˈyer
A small, decorative handbag without handles or a strap.
Example sentencesExamples
- Handcrafted, the minaudière opens to a discreetly engraved mirror.
- You can see more of her minaudière pieces on eBay, just be sure they are not fake replicas.
Origin
French, literally 'coquettish woman', from minauder 'simper'.