1) Big centerpiece 2) Centerpiece 3) Centerpiece dish 4) Centrepiece 5) Decorative dining table piece 6) Fancy centerpiece 7) Large centerpiece 8) Ornamental centerpiece 9) Ornamental dish 10) Ornate centerpiece 11) Table centerpiece 12) Table piece 13) Tiered centerpiece
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Epergne n is a type of table centerpiece, usually made of silver, but may be made of any metal or glass or porcelain. ==Design== 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...
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branched ornamental centrepiece
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• (n.) A centerpiece for table decoration, usually consisting of several dishes or receptacles of different sizes grouped together in an ornamental design.
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An elaborate stand, usually of silver or glass, for the centre of the dining table with branching arms supporting removable receptacles, such as fruit or sweetmeat dishes and condiment holders. Epergnes came to Britain from France c. 1715; the name is from the French épargner (to save), the idea being that dinner guests were saved the troubl...
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dining table centrepiece—usually of silver—that generally sits on four feet supporting a central bowl and four or more dishes held by radiating ...
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An ornamental structure designed to house a central bowl, with branches holding small subsidiary dishes. Candleholders and brackets for containing casters are often additional features. Usually used as a table centrepiece.
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An elaborate stand, usually of silver or glass, for the centre of the dining table with branching arms supporting removable receptacles, such as fruit or sweetmeat dishes and condiment holders. Epergnes came to Britain from France c. 1715; the name is from the French épargner (to save), the idea being that dinner guests were saved the trouble of pa …...
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É`pergne' noun [ French
épargne a sparing or saving; a treasury. 'Our épergne is a little
treasury of sweetmeats, fruits, and flowers.'
Brewer. ] A centerpiece for table decoration, usually consisting of several dishes or receptacles of different sizes grouped together in a...
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an elaborate table centrepiece usually mounted with a large basket or bowl surrounded by stands for various dishes. 18th - 19th century.
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n] - a large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers
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noun a large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers
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The English term, of uncertain origin, for a table centrepiece, usually of silver, composed of branches, baskets, bowls, dishes and candle branches. Popular during the last half of the 18thC.
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an ornamental piece for the center of a table, for holding fruit, flowers, etc.
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