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- [shif-uh-neer; French shee-faw-nyer]
- /ˌʃɪf əˈnɪər; French ʃi fɔˈnyɛr/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [shif-uh-neer; French shee-faw-nyer]
- /ˌʃɪf əˈnɪər; French ʃi fɔˈnyɛr/
Definition of chiffonniere word
- noun plural chiffonniere a worktable of the 18th century, having several tiers of shallow drawers. 1
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Origin of chiffonniere
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10; < French, feminine of chiffonnier. See chiffonier
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Parts of speech for Chiffonniere
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chiffonniere popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this 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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