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chifforobe
(chiffo|robe)
Pronunciation:
/ˈʃɪfərəʊb/
noun
US
a piece of furniture with drawers on one side and hanging space on the other.
Origin:
early 20th century
: blend of
chiffonier
and
wardrobe
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