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jug

/d͡ʒʌɡ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A large, usually earthenware container with a wide body and a narrow neck, used for holding and carrying liquids.


Pronunciation
  1. /d͡ʒʌɡ/



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  2. /d͡ʒʌɡ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with jug
hug , bug , mug
Variants
List of all variants of jug that leads to same result
jug , jugs , jugged , jugging , jug band , jug bands , jug-eared , jug wine , jug wines , toby , toby jug , toby jugs , measuring jug
Etymology
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The word 'jug' comes from the Old French word 'juger', meaning 'to judge'. Initially, jugs were used as measuring vessels in courts to judge the quantity of liquids.


Trivia
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  1. Jugs were used in ancient Rome to measure wine at banquets.

  2. In some cultures, jugs are used as part of traditional rituals and ceremonies.

  3. The largest jug ever made was created in 1996 and holds over 27,000 gallons of water.


Related Concepts
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  1. pitcher: A jug is similar to a pitcher but generally has a more rounded body and a shorter neck.

  2. gourd: A jug can also be made from a hollowed-out gourd, which is a type of fruit.


Culture
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Jugs have been used for various purposes throughout history, including as drinking vessels, for storing and transporting liquids, and as decorative items. In literature, jugs have appeared in works such as Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' and Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. In art, jugs have been depicted in ceramics and paintings, often as symbols of abundance and fertility.

How to Memorize "jug"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, round container with a narrow neck, like a large watering can or a pottery vase.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'jug' with the concept of holding or carrying liquids, such as water or juice.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Just Understand Gargantuan Amounts' to help remember the definition of a jug.


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