epergne

/ih-purn, ey-pairn/US // ɪˈpɜrn, eɪˈpɛərn //UK // (ɪˈpɜːn) //

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Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : an ornamental piece for the center of a table, for holding fruit, flowers, etc.

There were fruit and nuts and raisins in a great silver epergne, with fat cupids making love among garlands.
A vase of flowers or a basket of growing plants can replace the epergne.
A massive gold epergne of choicest Italian art, the gift of La Pompadour, stood on the centre of the table.
The epergne was a beautiful thing of crystal and gold, a celebrated work of art, regarded as an exquisite possession.
The very mats are mirrors, the crystal drops of the epergne flash like diamonds.