ˈjōrəm, ˈjȯr- noun
( -s )
Etymology: perhaps after Joram in the Bible who “brought with him vessels of silver … gold, and … brass” (2 Sam 8:10 — AV)
1.
a. : a large drinking vessel (as a jug or bowl)
the host smiled … and shortly afterwards returned with a steaming jorum — Charles Dickens
b. : the contents of such a vessel
drinking a jorum of hot whiskey and water — J.E.Agate
2. : a large quantity
great jorums of ink — Margery Sharp