"encoignure" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: encoignures [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from French encoignure. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|encoignure}} French encoignure Head templates: {{en-noun}} encoignure (plural encoignures)
  1. A small armoire, commode, cabinet or cupboard made to fit a corner. Categories (topical): Furniture

Inflected forms

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