Etageres

/ɛtəˈʒɛərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of etagere; multiple tall open shelving units used for displaying decorative items.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'etagere' by adding the English '-es' suffix, though the word retains its French pronunciation and spelling.

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You can see French fashion influence in English furniture vocabulary—'etagere,' 'chaise,' 'bureau'—because wealthy English speakers adopted French home décor as the height of style!

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