bonbonniere
/ˌbɔn.bəˈnɪɹ/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 0.00 in modern English
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "To such an extent was the use of this medicine carried at one period, that Dr. Zinck remarks, “It was pushed so far that I may say, without exaggeration, the tincture of Iodine bottle occupied the place of the bonbonniere, (sweet meat box) for I have seen persons carrying it about with them.”"
- "At each plate was a fluffy little chicken bonbonniere filled with candies."
- "“What is that, Elsie?” I said, as an exquisite pink silk bonbonniere fell out on the coverlet."
- "Her wedding shoes, place cards and bonbonniere are among all her lost possessions, but luckily she still has her groom."
Etymology
From French bonbonnière, from bonbon + -ière.
Origin
- Source language: French
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌbɔn.bəˈnɪɹ/