flagon

flagon
[ˈflag(ə)n]
noun
  1. a large container in which drink is served, typically with a handle and spout
    （尤指有嘴、带把的）大型饮料容器；大壶
    there was a flagon of beer in his vast fist.
    他硕大的拳头握着一大壶啤酒。
    ■the amount of liquid held in such a container
    一大壶（液体）
    he had at least three flagons of wine down him already.
    他已经灌下了至少三大壶葡萄酒。
    ■a similar container used to hold the wine for the Eucharist
    装圣餐葡萄酒的大壶
    ■a large bottle in which wine or cider is sold, typically holding 1.13 litres (about 2 pints)
    销售葡萄酒（或苹果酒）用的大瓶（容积多为 1.13 升，约合2品脱）
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Old French flacon, based on late Latin flasco, flascon-, of unknown origin. Compare with flask
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