epergne

epergne

noun \i-ˈpərn, ā-\

Definition of EPERGNE

: an often ornate tiered centerpiece consisting typically of a frame of wrought metal (as silver or gold) bearing dishes, vases, or candle holders or a combination of these

Origin of EPERGNE

probably from French épargne saving

First Known Use: 1754

Rhymes with EPERGNE

adjourn, astern, attorn, casern, concern, discern, downturn, eterne, extern, heartburn, Hepburn, intern, in turn, inurn, kick turn, lucerne, Lucerne, nocturn, nocturne, outturn, return, sauternes, secern, sojourn, star turn, stem turn, step turn, sunburn, unlearn, upturn, U-turn, windburn