jar
English
/dʒɑː/, /dʒɑɹ/, /dʒɐː/
noun
Definitions
- (originally) An earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial.
- A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
- A jar and its contents; as much as fills such a container; a jarful.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English jarre (jar) derived from Latin jarra derived from Middle French jarre (liquid measure) derived from Old French jare derived from Spanish, Castilian jarra derived from Arabic جَرَّة (earthen receptacle, jar, earthern receptacle).
Origin
Arabic
جَرَّة
Gloss
earthen receptacle, jar, earthern receptacle