chiffonnier

chif·fo·nier

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shif-uh-neer]
- /ˌʃɪf əˈnɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shif-uh-neer]
- /ˌʃɪf əˈnɪər/

Definitions of chiffonnier word

noun chiffonnier a high chest of drawers or bureau, often having a mirror on top. 1
noun chiffonnier a low bookcase of the English Regency, with grille doors or doorless. 1
noun chiffonnier a shallow, tall, open piece of furniture, of the 18th century, having shelves for the display of china. 1
noun chiffonnier Alternative form of chiffonier. 1

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Origin of chiffonnier

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

From the French word chiffonnier, dating back to 1800-10. See chiffon, -ier2

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Parts of speech for Chiffonnier

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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chiffonnier popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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