chifforobe

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Blend of chiffonier +‎ wardrobe

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃɪfəˌɹoʊb/

Noun

chifforobe (plural chifforobes)

  1. A piece of furniture consisting of a wardrobe combined with a chest of drawers.
    • 2020, Tayari Jones, Silver Sparrow, Oneworld Publications, page 163:
      Now, my Grandmamma Mattie pulled the used-to-be Easter dress from the chifforobe and tossed it on the bed where my mama lay, still as a cadaver.
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