Bonbonnieres

/ˌbɒnbɒˈnjeərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bonbonnière; multiple ornamental boxes for holding candies or chocolates.

Etymology

The plural form of 'bonbonnière', following French plural conventions when the word is used in English, though 'bonbonnieres' is also acceptable.

Kelly Says

Bonbonnieres as a plural shows how English speakers sometimes keep French plurals for fancy goods—we do the same with 'bureau' or 'château'! It's linguistic snobbery: fancier words get to keep their foreign plurals.

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