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armoire

noun ar·moire \ärm-ˈwär, Southern also ˈär-mər\

: a tall piece of furniture that usually has two doors and that is used to store things (such as clothes)

Full Definition of ARMOIRE

:  a usually tall cupboard or wardrobe
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Origin of ARMOIRE

Middle French, from Old French armaire, from Latin armarium, from arma
First Known Use: 1571

Other Furniture and Woodworking Terms

appoint, credenza, mission, settee

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