snifter

(sniftər)

noun

  1. ☆ a footed goblet that tapers to a small opening to concentrate the aroma, as of brandy
  2. Slang a small drink of liquor

Origin: < snift, var. of sniff

See snifter in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A pear-shaped goblet with a narrow top, used especially in serving brandy.
  2. Slang A small portion of liquor.

Origin:

Origin: From Middle English snifteren, to sniff

Origin: , perhaps of Scandinavian origin

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