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verb (used with object)
1.
to pour (wine or other liquid) gently so as not to disturb the sediment.
2.
to pour (a liquid) from one container to another.
Origin:
1625–35; < Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, equivalent to Latin dē- de- + Medieval Latin canth(us) spout, rim of a vessel (Latin: iron band round a wheel < Greek kánthos corner of the eye, tire) + -āre infinitive suffix
1625–35; < Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, equivalent to Latin dē- de- + Medieval Latin canth(us) spout, rim of a vessel (Latin: iron band round a wheel < Greek kánthos corner of the eye, tire) + -āre infinitive suffix
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Decantation
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| decantation | |
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| the act of gently pouring off a clear liquor (as from its original bottle) without disturbing the lees |
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