Epergne Definition

ĭ-pûrn, ā-pârn
noun
An ornamental stand with several separate dishes, trays, etc., used as a table centerpiece for holding fruit, flowers, etc.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Epergne

Noun

Singular:
epergne
Plural:
epergnes, pergnes

Origin of Epergne

  • Perhaps alteration of French épargne a saving from épargner to save from Old French espargnier of Germanic origin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French épergne.

    From Wiktionary

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