Flagon: meaning, definitions and examples
๐บ
flagon
[ หflรฆษกษn ]
drink container
A flagon is a large container, typically made of metal or pottery, used for holding liquids, especially alcoholic drinks.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bartender poured the wine from the flagon into the customer's glass.
- She carried a flagon of ale to the picnic to share with her friends.
historical context
In historical contexts, a flagon was a large vessel with a narrow neck, used for storing or transporting liquids such as wine or oil.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The archaeologists discovered a flagon from ancient Roman times buried in the ruins.
- The flagon was intricately decorated with patterns and symbols.
Translations
Translations of the word "flagon" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jarro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Krug
๐ฎ๐ฉ teko
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะปะตะบ
๐ต๐ฑ dzban
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใดใณ
๐ซ๐ท cruche
๐ช๐ธ jarra
๐น๐ท sรผrahi
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋๊ณค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ dลพbรกn
๐ธ๐ฐ dลพbรกn
๐จ๐ณ ้ ๅฃถ
๐ธ๐ฎ vrฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ kanna
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะผััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แงแฃแ แซแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษdษh
๐ฒ๐ฝ jarra
Etymology
The word 'flagon' originates from Middle English 'flagon', which in turn comes from Old French 'flagon', ultimately derived from Late Latin 'flฤcลnem' meaning 'bottle'. The term has been used for centuries to describe various types of large containers for liquids, especially in the context of serving alcohol.
See also: flag, flageolet, flags, flagstone, unflagging.