jian

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jian

type of ancient Chinese bronze vessel having a large, deep bowl with a heavy rim that is meant to contain water or ice

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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
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Jian is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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