carafe

Meanings

• noun

  A large container with a long neck and a narrow opening, used for serving or decanting liquids.

  - "She poured the wine from the carafe into the glasses."
  - "The carafe held enough water for the entire family."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with carafe
afaire , faire , laire , rare

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Variants

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carafe , carafes

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Etymology

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The word 'carafe' comes from the French word 'carré' meaning 'square' or 'container'. It evolved from the Latin word 'caryatides' which referred to large jars or urns.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest carafe holds 1,000,000 liters of water and is located in Spain.

2. The carafe was first used in ancient Egypt for storing and transporting water.

3. The word 'carafe' is often used interchangeably with the term 'decanter' in English, but they are not exactly the same thing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decanter: A decanter is a type of carafe used specifically for decanting wine to allow the sediment to settle before serving.

2. Pitcher: A pitcher is a large container with a handle and a spout, used for carrying and pouring liquids.

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Culture

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The carafe has been used in various cultures for serving and decanting liquids, particularly wine and water. In French culture, the carafe is a common table setting item and is often used to serve water or wine. In literature, the carafe has been used as a symbol of hospitality and generosity.

How to Memorize "carafe"

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   - Visualize a long-necked container with a narrow opening, used for serving or decanting liquids.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'carafe' with the image of a large container used for serving wine or water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'carafe' as a large container 'for' serving liquids.

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