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coffer

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: coffer

1
n
a chest especially for storing valuables
2
n
an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: coffer
1

n a chest especially for storing valuables

Type of:
chest
box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
2

n an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome

Synonyms:
caisson, lacuna
Type of:
panel
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
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