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decanter

|de/can/ter|

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🇺🇸

/dɪˈkæntər/

🇬🇧

/dɪˈkæntə/

wine container

Etymology
Etymology Information

'decanter' originates from the French word 'décanter', which means 'to pour off gently'.

Historical Evolution

'décanter' transformed into the English word 'decanter' during the 17th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to pour off gently', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a container for wine'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a stoppered glass container into which wine is decanted.

He poured the wine into a decanter before serving.

Synonyms

carafeflask

Examples

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Last updated: 2025/01/15 09:09