First Known Use: 1904
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torchère
noun tor·chère \ˌtȯr-ˈsher\
Definition of TORCHÈRE
1
: a tall ornamental stand for a candlestick or candelabra
2
also tor·chiere \-ˈsh(y)er\ : an electric floor lamp giving indirect light
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Origin of TORCHÈRE
French, from torche torch
Rhymes with TORCHÈRE
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