jardiniere Syllabification: (jar·di·niere)Pronunciation: /ˌjärdnˈi(ə)r, ˌZHärdnˈye(ə)r/ (also jardinière)Definition of jardiniere noun 1an ornamental pot or stand for the display of growing plants. 2a garnish of mixed vegetables. Origin: mid 19th century: from French jardinière, literally 'female gardener'