2. Noun. (plural of épergne) ¹
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Definition of Epergnes
1. epergne [n] - See also: epergne
Lexicographical Neighbors of Epergnes
Literary usage of Epergnes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Old English Plate, Ecclesiastical, Decorative, and Domestic: Its Makers and by Wilfred Joseph Cripps (1894)
"CAKE-BASKETS AND epergnes—MACES AND OARS—RACING BELLS, ETC. PASSING from
ecclesiastical to secular plate, it needs no apology to commence a chapter which is ..."
2. The Journal of Horticulture, Cottage Gardener and Home Farmer (1881)
"Table plants, cut flowers, fruit, and epergnes were arranged round the hall on side
... Bouquets and epergnes were exceptionally fine, Sunderland exhibitors ..."
3. The Horticulturist, and Journal of Rural Art and Rural Taste by Luther Tucker (1874)
"High epergnes of cut flowers are used on refreshment tables where the guests
stand ; at dinners, where the company are seated, there are lower ..."
4. By-ways of Europe by Bayard Taylor (1869)
"In the centre stands the Imperial table, on a low platform: between wonderful
epergnes of gold spreads a bed of hyacinths and crocuses. ..."
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