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.

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

See epergne in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A large table centerpiece consisting of a frame with extended arms or branches supporting holders, as for flowers, fruit, or sweetmeats.

Origin:

Origin: Perhaps alteration of French épargne, a saving

Origin: , from épargner, to save

Origin: , from Old French espargnier

Origin: , of Germanic origin

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