How to pronounce epergne
American English pronunciation
ih-PURN
- IPA
- /ɪˈpɝn/
- Syllables
- ih · PURN (2 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What epergne means
A fancy table centerpiece with several arms for fruit or flowers
In a sentence: The silver epergne in the middle of the table held grapes, pears, and roses.
Where it comes from: Its origin is unclear. It may come from a French word meaning "savings," though no one is sure how it got its meaning.
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