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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

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