ə̇ˈpərn, ēˈ-, āˈ-, -pə̄n, -pəin noun
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Etymology: probably from French épargne economy, saving, from épargner to save, from Old French espargnier, esparner, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sparōn to save — more at spare
: a composite centerpiece of silver or glass used especially on a dinner table for serving or decoration: as
a. : a stand holding a large central dish or vase, several smaller dishes or vases, and sometimes candles
b. : a 2-tiered center dish or dish and vase