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flag·on
(flăg′ən)n.
1. A large vessel, usually of metal or pottery, with a handle and spout and often a lid, used for holding wine or other liquors.
2. The quantity of liquid that such a vessel can hold.
[Middle English, from Old French flacon, from Late Latin flascō, flascōn-, bottle; see flask.]
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flagon
(ˈflæɡən)n
1. (Brewing) a large bottle of wine, cider, etc
2. (Brewing) a vessel having a handle, spout, and narrow neck
[C15: from Old French flascon, from Late Latin flascō, probably of Germanic origin; see flask]
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flag•on
(ˈflæg ən)n.
1. a large bottle for wine, liquors, etc.
2. a container for holding liquids with a handle, a spout, and usu. a cover.
[1425–75; late Middle English, variant of flakon < Middle French fla(s)con < Late Latin flascōnem, acc. of flascō]
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Noun | 1. | flagon - a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine) vessel - an object used as a container (especially for liquids) |
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