Chaise

/ʃeɪz/ noun

A long, low chair or couch with an extended seat for reclining, often used for relaxation.

From French 'chaise' (chair), derived from Latin 'cathedra'. The term 'chaise lounge' (combining French and English) became popular in Victorian interior design.

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