DEMIJOHN


Meaning of DEMIJOHN in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ˌjän noun

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

: a narrow-necked bottle of glass or stoneware holding from one to 10 gallons that is enclosed in wickerwork and has one or two wicker handles — compare carboy

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