demijohn

dem·i·john Audio Help (děm'ē-jŏn')

n. A large, narrow-necked bottle made of glass or earthenware, usually encased in wickerwork.

[Probably alteration of French dame-Jeanne : dame, lady; see dame + Jeanne, personal name.]

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