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
Balthazars plural
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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.
Rhymes for Balthazar
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What does “Balthazar” mean?
The word “Balthazar” means an oversized wine bottle holding about 12 liters, equal to 16 standard bottles. In plain terms, either a giant celebratory wine bottle, or the traditional name of one of the Three Wise Men.
How do you pronounce “Balthazar”?
“Balthazar” is pronounced bal-THAY-zuh (/ˈbælθəˌzɔɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Balthazar” in a sentence?
Here is “Balthazar” used in a sentence: “The vineyard unveiled a balthazar for the anniversary celebration.”
What part of speech is “Balthazar”?
Depending on how it is used, “Balthazar” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “Balthazar” come from?
The word “Balthazar” comes from Latin. 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.
How many meanings does “Balthazar” have?
“Balthazar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an oversized wine bottle holding about 12 liters, equal to 16 standard bottles.