garniture

Example Sentences

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This anecdote strikes me as a great example of early bar myth-building — the pre-Prohibition equivalent of drinks that change color or have an elaborate scaffolding of garniture on top.

From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2019

His "garniture" set of armour, worn for war and jousting, featured a lock on the glove, gripping the sword and preventing the combatant dropping his weapon.

From The Guardian • Mar. 31, 2010

Even to French Socialists the stomach and its garniture are matters to be approached with reverence.

From Time Magazine Archive

On a white-covered stand nearby lay the long fine lace veil with its perfumed garniture of lilies of the valley and orange blossoms.

From Marjorie Dean, College Senior by Lester, Pauline

In the center of the left wall of the room, proper is hung a large picture; beneath this stands a large cabinet on which is formal garniture.

From Green Stockings A Comedy in Three Acts by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodle)