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Vinony

ewer

noun

  1. tall, wide-mouthed vessel, generally having a pouring lip, a deep bowl on a stemmed base and a single vertical handle; the bowl is usually cylindrical, baluster-shaped, or helmet-shaped
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈjuː.ə/ / /ˈjʊə/ / /ˈju.ɚ/

name

  1. A surname.

noun

Etymology: From Middle English ewer, from Anglo-Norman or Old French ewer, eawer (modern French évier), from Latin aquārium, from aqua (“water”). Doublet of aquarium.

  1. A kind of widemouthed pitcher or jug with a shape like a vase and a handle, and originally used for carrying water.