DEMIJOHN


Meaning of DEMIJOHN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' de-m ē - ˌ jän

Function: noun

Etymology: by folk etymology from French dame-jeanne, literally, Lady Jane

Date: 1769

: a large narrow-necked bottle usually enclosed in wickerwork

demijohn

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