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soup·spoon

(so͞op′spo͞on′)

A spoon somewhat larger than a teaspoon, used for eating soup.

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soupspoon

(ˈsuːpˌspuːn)

a round spoon for eating soup

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soup•spoon

(ˈsupˌspun)

n.

a large spoon, commonly having a rounded bowl, with which to eat soup.

[1695–1705]

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soupspoon - a spoon with a rounded bowl for eating soup

soup spoon

spoon - a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

Translations

cuiller à soupecuillère à soupe

cucchiaio da minestra

soeplepel

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