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kannu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • carafe noun A bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.
  • ewer noun A kind of widemouthed pitcher or jug with a shape like a vase and a handle, and originally used for carrying water.
  • jug noun A container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring.
  • pitcher noun A large container with a handle and spout, used for pouring liquids.

Senses

kannu is used for these senses in English:

  • carafe A bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.
  • ewer A kind of widemouthed pitcher or jug with a shape like a vase and a handle. Originally used for carrying water
  • jug A serving vessel or container, typically circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, an ear handle and often a stopper or top.
  • pitcher A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar with a large ear or handle.

carafe — full definition

  1. noun A bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.
  2. noun A glass pot with a spout for pouring, used both for serving coffee and as a receptacle during the brewing process.

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