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watering pot

watering can

noun
a container for water, typically of metal or plastic and having a spout with a perforated nozzle, for watering or sprinkling plants, flowers, etc.
Also called watering pot, sprinkling can.


Origin:
1685–95
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watering pot
 
n
another name (US) for watering can

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