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ɪˈpɜrn, eɪˈpɛərnepergne

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. epergnenoun

    a large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers

Wiktionary

  1. epergnenoun

    A table centerpiece, usually made of silver, generally consisting of a central bowl with radiating dishes or holders.

  2. épergnenoun

    A centerpiece for table decoration, usually consisting of several dishes or receptacles of different sizes grouped together in an ornamental design.

    Our u00E9pergne is a little treasury of sweetmeats, fruits, and flowers. uE000656774uE001 Brewer.

Wikipedia

  1. Epergne

    An epergne ( ih-PURN, ay-) is a type of table centerpiece that is usually made of silver but may be made of any metal, glass or porcelain. An epergne generally has a large central "bowl" or basket sitting on three to five feet. From this center "bowl" radiate branches supporting small baskets, dishes, or candleholders. There may be between two and seven branches. Epergnes were traditionally made from silver, however from around the start of the 20th century, glass was also employed.

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  1. epergne

    An epergne is a type of decorative centerpiece that is often used on dining tables for holding fruits, flowers, or desserts. It typically features multiple levels and arms branching off in different directions. This ornamental piece is usually made from materials like silver, porcelain, or crystal.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Epergnenoun

    a centerpiece for table decoration, usually consisting of several dishes or receptacles of different sizes grouped together in an ornamental design

  2. Etymology: [F. pargne a sparing or saving; a treasury. Our pergne is a little treasury of sweetmeats, fruits, and flowers. Brewer.]

Wikidata

  1. Epergne

    Epergne is a type of table centerpiece, usually made of silver, but may be made of any metal or glass or porcelain.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Epergne

    e-pėrn′, n. an ornamental stand for a large dish for the centre of a table. [Perh. from Fr. épargne, saving—épargner, to save.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of epergne in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of epergne in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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