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epergne definition

epergne (ē pʉrn′, ā pern′)

noun

an ornamental stand with several separate dishes, trays, etc., used as a table centerpiece for holding fruit, flowers, etc.

Etymology: prob. < Fr épargne, a saving < épargner, to save < Frank *sparanjan, akin to Ger sparen, to save

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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