decanter

Meanings

• noun

  A container with a long neck and a wide bottom, used for decanting or serving liquids such as wine.

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Rhymes

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canter , anter , ranter

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Variants

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decanter , decanters

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'decantare', meaning 'to empty, to pour out'.

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Trivia

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1. Decanters were first used in ancient Rome to serve wine.

2. Decanters can help improve the taste and aroma of wine by allowing the sediment to settle.

3. Decanters were popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries as a symbol of wealth and status.

4. Decanters come in various shapes and sizes, including carafe decanters, cruet decanters, and glass decanters.

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Related Concepts

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1. wine decanter: A type of decanter specifically designed for decanting wine.

2. decantering: The process of pouring wine from a bottle into a decanter to allow the sediment to settle before serving.

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Culture

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Decanters have been used for centuries to serve and decant wine, as well as other beverages. They are often made of glass, crystal, or silver and can be quite ornate. In literature, decanters have been mentioned in various works, including Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' and F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'.

How to Memorize "decanter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tall, narrow container with a wide base, often made of glass or crystal, used for decanting liquids such as wine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'decanter' with the act of pouring wine from a bottle into a container to allow the sediment to settle before serving.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Decanting Wine Is A Necessary Task' to remember the meaning of decanter.

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