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Meaning
Noun
●
In Christianity & Vessels:
A large
vessel
resembling
a
jug
, usually with a
handle
,
lid
, and
spout
, for
serving
drinks
such as
cider
or
wine
at a
table
;
specifically
(Christianity), such a
vessel
used to
hold
the
wine
for the
ritual
of Holy Communion.
A
flagon
and its
contents
;
as much as
fills
such a vessel.
●
A large
bottle
for
drinks
such as
beer
,
cider
, or
wine
; also, a
bottle
with a
cap
used by travellers.
The amount that such a
bottle
holds
, about 1.13 litres.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
flagon
English
flagon
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Flaggon
Related
Goblet
Jug
Snifter
Carafe
Bottle
Glassful
Decanter
Pint
Pony Keg
Hip Flask
Rhymes
Wagon
Flagon
Dragon
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