armoire

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1 English
2 French

English[edit]

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Armoire

Etymology[edit]

Borrowing from French armoire.

Pronunciation[edit]

(UK) IPA: /ɑːmˈwɑː/
(US) IPA: /ɑɹm'wɑɹ/

Noun[edit]

armoire (plural armoires)

A type of cupboard, cabinet, or wardrobe - originally used for storing weapons.

For usage examples of this term, see the citations page.

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin armārium, from arma (“weapons, tools”).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

armoire f (plural armoires)

wardrobe (British), closet (US), a cabinet, taller than it is wide, for storing things.

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