[ 'kru:ɪt ]
■ noun
1》 a small container or set of containers for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar for use at a dining table.
2》 (in church use) a small container for the wine or water to be used in the celebration of the Eucharist.
Origin
ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr., dimin. of OFr. crue 'pot', from Old Saxon krūka ; related to crock 2 .