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garniture

Word definitions for garniture in dictionaries

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Garniture \Gar"ni*ture\, n. [F. garniture. See Garnish , v. t.] That which garnishes; ornamental appendage; embellishment; furniture; dress. The pomp of groves and garniture of fields. --Beattie.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
A garniture is a number or collection of any matching, but usually not identical, decorative objects intended to be displayed together. Frequently made of ormolu , gilded wood, porcelain or semi-precious stone, garnitures became popular during the latter ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. Something that garnishes; a decoration, adornment or embellishment

Usage examples of garniture.

It was bridled and plumed and caparisoned with purple and gold garniture.

Tallant had always prided herself on her housekeeping, but such a repast as this, embellished as it was by elegant garnitures, and subtle sauces, was quite beyond the range of the Vicarage cook.