SAUCER


Meaning of SAUCER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsȯ-sər ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, plate containing a condiment, from Anglo-French, from sauce

Date: circa 1702

1. : a small shallow dish in which a cup is set at table

2. : something resembling a saucer especially in shape ; especially : flying saucer

• sau·cer·like -ˌlīk adjective

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