flagon

(flagən)

noun

  1. a container for liquids, with a handle, a narrow neck, a spout, and, sometimes, a lid
  2. the contents of a flagon

Origin: ME < OFr flacon < LL flasco: see flask

See flagon in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A large vessel, usually of metal or pottery, with a handle and spout and often a lid, used for holding wine or other liquors.
  2. The quantity of liquid that such a vessel can hold.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French flacon

Origin: , from Late Latin flascō, flascōn-, bottle; see flask

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