minauderie

/ˌmɪnɒdɛˈriː/ or /ˌmɪnɒdəˈriː/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of 18th-century French fan, often decorated with ornaments and used as a fashion accessory, or a collection of fans or other fashion accessories.

“The museum’s collection of 18th-century fashion accessories included an impressive minauderie, featuring intricately decorated fans from the era.”

Synonyms

  • fan
  • fashion accessory

Antonyms

  • practical accessory
  • unfashionable item