slop-bowl

English

noun
Definitions
  • Part of a traditional tea set, used to empty the cold tea and dregs in tea cups before refilling with hot tea. Usually pottery or silver.
  • (dated) A container used for urinating or defecating when it is not possible or inconvenient to go to a bathroom or toilet; a bedpan, a chamber pot. Commonly used in hospitals, where it is normally called bedpan. Formerly used in private residences, particularly those without an indoor toilet or bathroom.
  • (dated) A large teacup, used especially at breakfast time

Etymology

Compound from English slop (puddle) + English bowl.

Origin

English

bowl

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