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Cabinets, Armoires, Cupboards
A cupboard is a type of cabinet, often made of wood, used indoors to store household objects such as food and crockery, and protect them from dust or other form of miasma. more...
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As the name suggests, this piece of furniture was originally a simple board or table on which to place cups or mugs - recorded use of such a name dates back to at least the Middle Ages. For the last few centuries, "cupboard" has referred to a storage area enclosed by doors.
The storage of foodstuffs in cupboards was a major advance in public health as it protected foods from insects and vermin. Furthermore, in hot countries the temperature inside a cupboard is likely to be cooler than outside. This, and the dark interior, will preserve food longer than if it were stored outside.
It is pronounced (ref: Dictionary.com).
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