Garniture
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɑrnɪtʃər/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Garniture is a noun meaning Something that garnishes; a decoration, adornment or embellishment.
Meaning
Something that garnishes; a decoration, adornment or embellishment.
More Meanings
- A matching array of plate armour and its accessories
Example Sentences
[…] I fancied Cuthbert's reddening face / Beneath its garniture of curly gold, / Dear fellow, till I almost felt him fold / An arm in mine to fix me to the place / That way he used.
The Countess came forward to meet them, looking more beautiful than ever. But it was not now that Emily envied her beauty;—no philosopher like a girl in love, to feel, for the time being, utter indifference to all possible pomp and garniture.
Word Forms
- garnitures
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include obtuser, garnish, garnishing, embellishing, garnisheement, festoonery.
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