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cruet
(kro̵̅o̅′it)
noun
a small glass bottle, as for holding vinegar or oil for the table
Origin: ME < Anglo-Fr, dim. of OFr crue, earthen pot < Gmc *kruka (Ger krug): see crock
See cruet in American Heritage Dictionary 4
cru·et
noun- A small glass bottle for holding a condiment, such as vinegar or oil.
- Ecclesiastical A small vessel for holy water or for water or wine used in the consecration of the Eucharist.
Origin: Middle English, from Old French, diminutive of crue, flask, of Germanic origin.
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