demijohn
a large bottle having a short, narrow neck, and usually being encased in wickerwork.
Origin of demijohn
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How to use demijohn in a sentence
To prevent this, it is common to see large demijohns with padlocks on the corks.
Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa | David LivingstoneBottles, demijohns and kegs were smashed, the cigars and tobacco snatched up, and the place thoroughly wrecked in a few minutes.
Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) | John McElroyOn a table were bottles of absinthe and champagne, and several demijohns of red wine stood on the floor.
White Shadows in the South Seas | Frederick O'BrienDame Jeans and flacons are here made by millions, which is only another way of referring to demijohns and bottles.
Castles and Chateaux of Old Burgundy | Francis MiltounIt was surprising what pertinacious lives the demijohns of the garrison had.
Tenting on the Plains | Elizabeth B. Custer
British Dictionary definitions for demijohn
/ (ˈdɛmɪˌdʒɒn) /
a large bottle with a short narrow neck, often with small handles at the neck and encased in wickerwork
Origin of demijohn
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