pannier (n.)

  1. either of a pair of bags or boxes hung over the rear wheel of a vehicle (as a bicycle)

  2. a large basket (usually one of a pair) carried by a beast of burden or on by a person

  3. set of small hoops used to add fullness over the hips

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