flagon
noun/ˈflæɡən/
/ˈflæɡən/
- a large bottle or similar container, often with a handle, in which wine, etc. is sold or served
- She returned bearing two foaming flagons of ale.
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French flacon, based on late Latin flasco, flascon-, of unknown origin. Compare with flask.Want to learn more?
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