armoire

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French armoire. Doublet of ambry.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɑːmˈwɑː/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ɑɹmˈwɑɹ/

Noun

armoire (plural armoires)

  1. A type of cupboard, cabinet, or wardrobe - originally used for storing weapons.
  • For quotations of use of this term, see Citations:armoire.

French

Etymology

From Old French armaire, aumaire, borrowed from Latin armārium, from arma (weapons, tools).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aʁ.mwaʁ/
  • (file)

Noun

armoire f (plural armoires)

  1. wardrobe (British), closet (US), a cabinet, taller than it is wide, for storing things.

Descendants

  • English: armoire
  • Louisiana Creole French: larmwa
  • Seychellois Creole: larmwar

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