noun
ewer
Ewer (noun) means a large jug with a wide mouth and a handle, shaped like a vase, once used to carry water.
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A large jug with a wide mouth and a handle, shaped like a vase, once used to carry water.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English ewer, from Anglo-Norman or Old French ewer, eawer (modern French évier), which traces back to Latin aquārium, from aqua (“water”). It is a doublet of aquarium.
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What is the meaning of ewer?
"ewer" (noun) means a large jug with a wide mouth and a handle, shaped like a vase, once used to carry water.
What is another word for ewer?
Other words for "ewer" include pitcher.
