n.
Pronunciation: ' krü- ə t
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, diminutive of Old French crue, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German kr ū che pitcher ― more at CROCK
Date: 14th century
1 : a vessel to hold wine or water for the Eucharist
2 : a usually glass bottle used to hold a condiment (as oil or vinegar) for use at the table