"wingback chair" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wingback chairs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} wingback chair (plural wingback chairs)
  1. A chair with a high back from which project small side pieces, originally to protect from draught. Wikipedia link: Wing chair Categories (topical): Chairs Synonyms: ear chair, grandfather chair, wing chair

Inflected forms

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