armoire

English

Wikipedia

Etymology

Borrowing from French armoire.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ɑːmˈwɑː/
• (US) IPA: /ɑɹm'wɑɹ/

Noun

armoire (plural armoires)

1. A type of cupboard, cabinet, or wardrobe - originally used for storing weapons.

• For usage examples of this term, see the citations page.

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French

Etymology

From Latin armārium, from arma (“weapons, tools”).

Pronunciation

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• IPA: /aʁ.mwaʁ/, X-SAMPA: /aR.mwaR/

Noun

armoire f (plural armoires)

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