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Noun: pannier  pan-yu(r) or pa-nee-u(r) [N. Amer], pa-nee-u(r) [Brit]
  1. A large basket (usually one of a pair) carried by a beast of burden or on by a person
    "The donkey carried panniers filled with fresh produce to the market"
     
  2. Either of a pair of bags or boxes hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle)
    "The cyclist stored his camping gear in the panniers attached to his bike"
     
  3. Set of small hoops used to add fullness over the hips
    "The 18th-century dress featured panniers to create a wide silhouette"

Derived forms: panniers

Type of: bag, hoop, wicker basket

Encyclopedia: Pannier, Anthony