epergne Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers

WordNet

É`pergne" noun (Also<
  • Epergne
  • Épergne
)
Etymology
F. épargne a sparing or saving; a treasury. "Our épergne is a little treasury of sweetmeats, fruits, and flowers." Brewer.
Definitions
  1. A centerpiece for table decoration, usually consisting of several dishes or receptacles of different sizes grouped together in an ornamental design.

Webster 1913