US /ˈɡɑrnɪtʃɚ/ UK /ˈɡɑːnɪtʃə/
noun

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    a set of decorative accessories or embellishments

    A garniture of porcelain vases adorned the mantelpiece.

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Related forms garnish

Etymology

From French 'garniture' ('trimmings, furnishings'), from 'garnir' ('to furnish, equip'), of Germanic origin.

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