noun
- Plural of epergne; ornamental table centerpieces, typically made of silver or porcelain, with multiple tiers or branches for holding flowers, fruit, or candles.
Usage: Formal or decorative use; Often used in dining or home décor contexts
Examples
- The formal dining room featured several ornate epergnes filled with fresh flowers.
- Victorian epergnes were popular gifts for wealthy households.
- She arranged fruit in the silver epergnes for the dinner party.
- The antique shop displayed a collection of porcelain epergnes from the 19th century.
- Epergnes with multiple branches were common decorative pieces in grand estates.