ewer

ewer Definition

ewer (yo̵̅o̅′ər)

noun

a large water pitcher with a wide mouth

Etymology: ME < Anglo-Fr < OFr evier < ML aquarium, water pitcher < L: see aquarium

ewer Synonyms

ewer Usage Examples

Converse of object

show: Picture shows ewer from the British Museum The British Museum has a handful of ancient materials from Afghanistan starting from 190 180 BC.
use: Vessels of this type imitate ewers used in the Middle East, and began to be produced in China in the fifteenth century.

Noun used with modifier

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