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gueridon

noun gue·ri·don \gā-rē-ˈdōⁿ\

Definition of GUERIDON

:  a small usually ornately carved and embellished stand or table
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Origin of GUERIDON

French guéridon, from Gueridon, character in 17th century farces and popular songs
First Known Use: 1853

Rhymes with GUERIDON

Aubusson, feuilleton, Ganelon, limaçon, papillon, Simenon

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