JORUM


Meaning of JORUM in English

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

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