jerry can

Variant of jerrycan

jerrycan definition

jerry·can (jer′ē kan′)

noun

a large, flat can for holding liquids, esp. gasoline
also jerry can or jerrican jer′ri·can′

Etymology: < jerry, short for jeroboam + can

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