Main Entry: ¹cab·i·net

Pronunciation: \ˈkab-nit, ˈka-bə-\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle French, small room, diminutive of Middle French dial. (Picard) cabine gambling house

Date: circa 1550

1 a : a case or cupboard usually having doors and shelves b : a collection of specimens especially of biological or numismatic interest c : console 4a d : a chamber having temperature and humidity controls and used especially for incubating biological samples
2 a archaic : a small room providing seclusion b : a small exhibition room in a museum
3 a archaic (1) : the private room serving as council chamber of the chief councillors or ministers of a sovereign (2) : the consultations and actions of these councillors b (1) often capitalized : a body of advisers of a head of state (2) : a similar advisory council of a governor of a state or a mayor c British : a meeting of a cabinet
4 New England : milk shake