Meaning & use
epergne
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An ornamental, often branched stand placed in the center of a dining table to hold fruit, flowers, or other decorations.
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A silver epergne piled high with grapes and pears sat at the center of the banquet table.
The antique shop displayed a Victorian epergne with delicate glass dishes.
A note on using this word
Most associated with elaborate 18th- and 19th-century table settings; today the word mostly appears in discussions of antiques and formal dining history.
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