"armoire" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɑːmˈwɑː/ [UK], /ɑɹmˈwɑɹ/ [US] Forms: armoires [plural]
Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ) Etymology: Unadapted borrowing from French armoire. Doublet of ambry, armarium, and almirah. Etymology templates: {{ubor|en|fr|armoire}} Unadapted borrowing from French armoire, {{doublet|en|ambry|armarium|almirah}} Doublet of ambry, armarium, and almirah Head templates: {{en-noun}} armoire (plural armoires)
  1. A type of cupboard, cabinet, or wardrobe - originally used for storing weapons. Wikipedia link: armoire Synonyms: armoir [dated] Derived forms: jewellery armoire
    Sense id: en-armoire-en-noun-BUctVDiH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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