Balthazar
Balthazar (noun) means an oversized wine bottle holding about 12 liters, equal to 16 standard bottles. Example: “The vineyard unveiled a balthazar for the anniversary celebration.”
How to use Balthazar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a giant celebratory wine bottle, or the traditional name of one of the Three Wise Men.
Word forms
- Plural
- Balthazars
Fill the gap
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The vineyard unveiled a _____ for the anniversary celebration.
Etymology
From the Hebrew name meaning roughly 'may Bel protect the king,' passed down through Greek and Latin into English as one of the Magi's traditional names.