armoire
Definitions of armoire
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a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage spacesynonyms: armoire-penderie
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a large wardrobe or cabinet; originally used for storing weaponssynonyms: garde-robetype of:armoire-penderie, garde-robe, penderiea tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
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