Meaning of bonbonnière | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A small decorative container (box, dish or pouch) used to hold sweets.
2. Alternative spelling of bonbonniere
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Examples

“It was the age of boudoir art, and a miniature set in the lid of a gold bonbonnière, or hidden artfully in a massive bracelet, was more fashionable than a clumsy life-size image, fit only to hang on the gloomy walls of a provincial château rarely visited by its owner.”

“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.”

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