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chiffonier

Pronunciation: /ˌʃɪfəˈnɪə/

Definition of chiffonier

noun

  • 1British a low cupboard either used as a sideboard or with a raised bookshelf on top.
  • 2North American a tall chest of drawers.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from French chiffonnier, chiffonnière, literally 'ragpicker', also denoting a chest of drawers for odds and ends

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