TORCHERE


Meaning of TORCHERE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ to ̇ r- ' sher

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from torche torch

Date: 1904

1 : a tall ornamental stand for a candlestick or candelabra

2 also tor · chiere \ - ' sh(y)er \ : an electric floor lamp giving indirect light

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