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cruet Definition

cruet (kro̵̅o̅′it)

noun

a small glass bottle, as for holding vinegar or oil for the table

Etymology: ME < Anglo-Fr, dim. of OFr crue, earthen pot < Gmc *kruka (Ger krug): see crock

cruet Synonyms

cruet

n.

bottle, decanter, cruse, flagon; see bottle, container, jar 1.

cruet Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • set: The Trust's first commission was in 1987, a cruet set from Malcolm Appleby.

Modifies a noun

  • stand: A Victorian silver oval cruet stand with embossed foliate and floral scrolls, molded scroll rim and central handle.

Noun used with modifier

  • pepper: From the pepper cruet you may shake a cloud of something tasteless and melancholy, like volcanic dust.
  • silver: A Victorian silver oval cruet stand with embossed foliate and floral scrolls, molded scroll rim and central handle.