cheval glass

[ shuh-val ]

noun

1. a full-length mirror mounted so that it can be tilted in a frame.

cheval glass

/ ʃəˈvæl /

noun

1. a full-length mirror mounted so as to swivel within a frame

Word History and Origins

Origin of cheval glass¹

1830–40; < French cheval horse, supporting framework ( chevalet )

Word History and Origins

Origin of cheval glass¹

C19: from French cheval support (literally: horse)

Related Words

• glass