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单词 flagon
释义

flagon

noun

flag·​on ˈfla-gən How to pronounce flagon (audio)
1
a
: a large usually metal or pottery vessel (as for wine) with handle and spout and often a lid
b
: a large bulging short-necked bottle
2
: the contents of a flagon

Illustration of flagon

Illustration of flagon
  • flagon 1a

Synonyms

  • ewer
  • jug
  • pitcher
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Example Sentences

We drank a whole flagon of wine. brought a flagon of wine to the table
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French flascon, flacon bottle, from Late Latin flascon-, flasco — more at flask

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

flagon

noun

flag·​on ˈfla-gən How to pronounce flagon (audio)
: a container for liquids usually having a handle, spout, and lid

flagon

noun

as in pitcher
a handled container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or a spout brought a flagon of wine to the table

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • pitcher
  • jug
  • bottle
  • cup
  • ewer
  • flask
  • tankard
  • bucket
  • decanter
  • stein
  • pail
  • pot
  • carafe
  • kettle
  • beaker
  • jorum
  • stoup
  • mug
  • canteen
  • teakettle
  • vessel
  • fiasco
  • cruse
  • watering pot
  • watering can
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