noun
- A decorative basket or container, typically used for holding flowers, fruit, or other items.
- In architecture, a basket-shaped ornament or capital.
Usage: From French; often used in formal or ornamental contexts; May refer to a specific architectural or design element
Usage: Technical/architectural term
Examples
- The bride carried a corbeille of white roses down the aisle.
- A corbeille filled with fresh fruit sat on the dining table.
- The hotel lobby featured an ornate corbeille overflowing with seasonal flowers.
- The architect designed a corbeille capital for the classical columns.
- Wedding guests received gifts arranged in a decorative corbeille.