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COFFER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A chest especially for storing valuables
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("coffer" is a kind of...):
chest (box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy)
Sense 2
Meaning:
An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("coffer" is a kind of...):
panel (sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something)