Meaning & use

jardiniere

noun·Advanced

An ornamental stand, pot, or container used for displaying plants or flowers.

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A large jardiniere filled with ferns stood beside the parlor window.

She bought an antique brass jardiniere at the estate sale.

A note on using this word

Jardiniere, borrowed from French, is mainly used for decorative containers rather than everyday plant pots.

Words with a similar meaning

planter

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