Definition of epergne in English:

epergne

noun ɪˈpəːnāˈpərn

An ornamental centrepiece for a dining table, typically used for holding fruit or flowers.
（餐桌中央用于放水果或鲜花的）装饰盘
Example sentencesExamples
- Among the donations by Schuyler's great-grandson is a delicate silver epergne made in London in 1774-1775, reportedly used by Philip Schuyler during the American Revolution, and an unmarked plateau that may have been used with it.
- The epergne, or centrepiece, enjoyed popularity in the 18th century.
- Why, I was admiring the beautiful epergne in the drawing room.
- Cake/dessert, or sweetmeat baskets are extremely popular and apart from the converted liners already mentioned, dismantled epergnes and converted goblets are the two most common deceptions.
- The consignment consisted of costly goods, including epergnes, table and dessert services and ornamental figures.

Origin

Early 18th century: perhaps an altered form of French épargne 'saving, economy'.

Definition of epergne in US English:

epergne

nounāˈpərn

An ornamental centerpiece for a dining table, typically used for holding fruit or flowers.
（餐桌中央用于放水果或鲜花的）装饰盘
Example sentencesExamples
- Among the donations by Schuyler's great-grandson is a delicate silver epergne made in London in 1774-1775, reportedly used by Philip Schuyler during the American Revolution, and an unmarked plateau that may have been used with it.
- The epergne, or centrepiece, enjoyed popularity in the 18th century.
- Why, I was admiring the beautiful epergne in the drawing room.
- Cake/dessert, or sweetmeat baskets are extremely popular and apart from the converted liners already mentioned, dismantled epergnes and converted goblets are the two most common deceptions.
- The consignment consisted of costly goods, including epergnes, table and dessert services and ornamental figures.

Origin

Early 18th century: perhaps an altered form of French épargne ‘saving, economy’.

单词	epergne
释义	Definition of epergne in English: epergne noun ɪˈpəːnāˈpərn An ornamental centrepiece for a dining table, typically used for holding fruit or flowers. （餐桌中央用于放水果或鲜花的）装饰盘 Example sentencesExamples Among the donations by Schuyler's great-grandson is a delicate silver epergne made in London in 1774-1775, reportedly used by Philip Schuyler during the American Revolution, and an unmarked plateau that may have been used with it. The epergne, or centrepiece, enjoyed popularity in the 18th century. Why, I was admiring the beautiful epergne in the drawing room. Cake/dessert, or sweetmeat baskets are extremely popular and apart from the converted liners already mentioned, dismantled epergnes and converted goblets are the two most common deceptions. The consignment consisted of costly goods, including epergnes, table and dessert services and ornamental figures. Origin Early 18th century: perhaps an altered form of French épargne 'saving, economy'. Definition of epergne in US English: epergne nounāˈpərn An ornamental centerpiece for a dining table, typically used for holding fruit or flowers. （餐桌中央用于放水果或鲜花的）装饰盘 Example sentencesExamples Among the donations by Schuyler's great-grandson is a delicate silver epergne made in London in 1774-1775, reportedly used by Philip Schuyler during the American Revolution, and an unmarked plateau that may have been used with it. The epergne, or centrepiece, enjoyed popularity in the 18th century. Why, I was admiring the beautiful epergne in the drawing room. Cake/dessert, or sweetmeat baskets are extremely popular and apart from the converted liners already mentioned, dismantled epergnes and converted goblets are the two most common deceptions. The consignment consisted of costly goods, including epergnes, table and dessert services and ornamental figures. Origin Early 18th century: perhaps an altered form of French épargne ‘saving, economy’.
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