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flagon
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flag·on  (flgn)
n.
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.

[Middle English, from Old French flacon, from Late Latin flasc, flascn-, bottle; see flask.]

flagon
Noun
1. a large bottle of wine, cider, etc.
2. a narrow-necked jug for containing liquids [Late Latin flasco flask]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.flagonflagon - a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)
vessel - an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
Translations
flagon [ˈflægən] nbonbonne f
flagon [ˈflægən] nFlasche f;
(jug) → Krug m
flagon [ˈflægən] nbottiglione m


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