DECANT


Meaning of DECANT in English

[ dɪ'kant ]

■ verb

1》 gradually pour (a liquid) from one container into another, typically in order to separate out sediment.

2》 (of a vehicle) discharge (passengers).

Origin

C17: from med. L. ~hare , from L. de- 'away from' + canthus 'edge, rim'.

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