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cel·lar·ette

also cel·lar·et  (sĕl′ə-rĕt′)
n.
A cabinet for storing bottles of wine or liquor.
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cellarette

(ˌsɛləˈrɛt)
n
(Furniture) a small liquor cabinet for bottles and glasses
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cel•lar•ette

or cel•lar•et

(ˌsɛl əˈrɛt)

n.
a cabinet or stand for wine bottles.
[1800–10]
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