jorum

English

/ˈdʒɔːɹəm/, /ˈdʒoʊɹəm/

noun
Definitions
  • A large vessel for drinking (usually alcoholic beverages).
  • (figurative) A large quantity.
  • The contents, or quantity of the contents, of such a vessel.

Etymology

Derived from Arabic جَرَّة (earthen receptacle, jar, earthern receptacle).

Origin

Arabic

جَرَّة

Gloss

earthen receptacle, jar, earthern receptacle

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