noun
- an ornamental table centerpiece with a central stem and branching arms, typically used to hold fruit, flowers, or small dishes
Usage: formal dining; often made of silver, porcelain, or glass
Examples
- The silver epergne sat in the middle of the formal dining table, filled with fresh fruit.
- She inherited a beautiful crystal epergne from her grandmother.
- The epergne's delicate arms held small bowls of candied nuts and dried flowers.
- Victorian homes often featured an ornate epergne as a sign of wealth and refinement.
- The florist arranged roses in the epergne for the wedding reception.