ˈkärˌbȯi, -ȧˌb- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Persian qarāba, from Arabic (Iraq) qarrābah demijohn, carboy
: a cylindrical container of about 5 to 15 gallons capacity for corrosive or pure liquids (as strong acids or drinking water) made of glass, plastic, or metal with a neck and sometimes a pouring tip and cushioned in a wooden box, wicker basket, or special drum — compare demijohn