Pannier

Pronunciation ,

• UK IPA: /ˈpæn.ɪ.É™/
• US IPA: /ˈpæn.i.Éš/, /ˈpæn.jÉš/

Origin

From French panier, from Latin pānārium ("a bread basket"), from pānis ("bread").

Full definition of pannier

Noun

1. A large basket or bag fastened, usually in pairs, to the back of a bicycle or pack animal, or carried in pairs over the shoulders.
2. A decorative basket for the display of flowers or fruits.
3. (historical, fashion) One of a pair of hoops used to expand the volume of a woman's skirt to either side.

Synonyms

• (decorative basket) corbeil