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jorum

[jawr-uhm, johr-]

noun

a large bowl or container for holding drink.

the contents of such a container: a jorum of punch.

a great quantity.

Origin:
1720–30; said to be named after Joram, who brought silver, gold, and brass bowls to David (2 Samuel 8:10)

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jorum (ˈdʒɔːrəm)

—n
	a large drinking bowl or vessel or its contents: a jorum of punch

[C18: probably named after Jorum, who brought vessels of silver, gold, and brass to King David (II Samuel 8:10)]

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