epergne
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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