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epergne

Cranberry glass epergne previously owned by Barbra Streisand

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Definition: an ornamental stand usually made of glass or silver holding vase-shaped dishes or trays; used as a decorative centerpiece for serving sweetmeats or fruit, or displaying flowers
Pronunciation: ey-purn
Also Known As: centerpiece
Examples:
Marilyn learned that her great-grandmother's cranberry glass epergne was made during the Victorian era.

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