bonbonniere

bon·bon·nière

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bon-buh-neer, -nyair; French bawn-baw-nyer]
- /ˌbɒn bəˈnɪər, -ˈnyɛər; French bɔ̃ bɔˈnyɛr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bon-buh-neer, -nyair; French bawn-baw-nyer]
- /ˌbɒn bəˈnɪər, -ˈnyɛər; French bɔ̃ bɔˈnyɛr/

Definitions of bonbonniere word

noun bonbonniere a small decorative box used to contain sweets 3
noun bonbonniere confectionery used as a table decoration at formal events or celebrations, such as wedding parties 3
noun plural bonbonniere a person or store that makes or sells candies. 1
noun plural bonbonniere a box or dish for candies. 1
noun bonbonniere A box of chocolates or similar confectionary. 0

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

Borrowed into English from French around 1810-20

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