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Definition of corbeille in English: corbeillenounkɔːˈbeɪkôrˈbā An elegant basket of flowers or fruit. Example sentencesExamples - He smiled as he thought of the magnificent corbeille of flowers which he had already sent over to the Restaurant Bavaria to be placed in the breakfast-room.
- He ordered the corbeille from Paris, and contained himself with what patience he could until it arrived; then they were married.
Origin Early 19th century: French, 'basket' (see also corbeil). Definition of corbeille in US English: corbeillenounkôrˈbā An elegant basket of flowers or fruit. Example sentencesExamples - He ordered the corbeille from Paris, and contained himself with what patience he could until it arrived; then they were married.
- He smiled as he thought of the magnificent corbeille of flowers which he had already sent over to the Restaurant Bavaria to be placed in the breakfast-room.
Origin Early 19th century: French, ‘basket’ (see also corbeil). |