New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
Epergne — (i ˈpərn, ā ) is a type of table centerpiece, usually made of silver, but may be made of any metal or glass or porcelain.DesignIt generally has a large central bowl or basket sitting on four feet with radiating branches supporting small baskets… … Wikipedia
'Epergne — [ E] pergne , n. [F. [ e]pargne a sparing or saving; a treasury. Our [ e]pergne is a little treasury of sweetmeats, fruits, and flowers. Brewer.] A centerpiece for table decoration, usually consisting of several dishes or receptacles of different … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
epergne — [ē pʉrn′, ā pern′] n. [prob. < Fr épargne, a saving < épargner, to save < Frank * sparanjan, akin to Ger sparen, to save] an ornamental stand with several separate dishes, trays, etc., used as a table centerpiece for holding fruit,… … English World dictionary
epergne — /i perrn , ay pairn /, n. an ornamental piece for the center of a table, for holding fruit, flowers, etc. [1755 65; perh. < F épargne treasury, saving, n. deriv. of épargner to save < Gmc; cf. G sparen to save, SPARE] * * * ▪ metalwork dining… … Universalium
epergne — noun A table centerpiece, usually made of silver, generally consisting of a central bowl with radiating dishes or holders … Wiktionary
epergne — e·pergne || ɪ pÉœËn n. decorative bowl, vase … English contemporary dictionary
epergne — [ɪ pə:n] noun an ornamental centrepiece for a dining table, holding fruit or flowers. Origin C18: perh. an alt. form of Fr. épargne economy … English new terms dictionary
epergne — e•pergne [[t]ɪˈpɜrn, eɪˈpɛərn[/t]] n. fur an ornamental stand or dish for holding fruit, flowers, etc., used as a centerpiece • Etymology: 1755–65; perh. < F épargne treasury, saving, n. der. of épargner to save < Gmc; cf. G sparen to save … From formal English to slang
epergne — /iˈpɜn/ (say ee pern) noun an ornamental piece for the centre of a dinner table, often elaborate in design, for holding fruit, flowers, etc. {? French épargne saving, treasury} …
epergne — n. central ornament on table … Dictionary of difficult words
