cellier
storeroom, larder
noun seh-LYEH Rare
Origin: From Old French 'cel', from Latin 'cella', small room.
Usage Note
Cellier is a cool, unheated room used for storing wine, preserves, or foodstuffs — traditionally found in older French houses and farmhouses. Unlike la cave (wine cellar, underground), a cellier is typically at ground level. In modern homes it often doubles as a utility room or pantry.
Examples
"Les bouteilles de vin reposent dans le cellier."
Natural Translation
The wine bottles are resting in the storeroom.
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