pourer

Meanings

• An object used to transfer liquid from one container to another.

  - "He poured water from the jug into the glass."
  - "The bartender poured the whiskey into the tumbler."

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Rhymes

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power , hour , tower , flower , ower

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Homophones

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1. pourer () : An object used to transfer liquid from one container to another.
   

2. pourer (English) : To transfer liquid from one container to another.
   

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Variants

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pour , pourable , poured , pourer , pourers , pouring , pouringly , pours

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Forms

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pourer (noun), pouring (verb), pourable (adjective), pouring jug (noun phrase), pouring bowl (noun phrase), pouring spout (noun phrase), pouring pitcher (noun phrase), pouring glass (noun phrase)

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Etymology

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The word 'pourer' comes from the Old French word 'porter', which means 'to carry'. The term was likely used in the Middle Ages to refer to the act of transferring liquid from one container to another using a vessel or container.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the ancient Egyptians used pouring vessels made of gold, silver, or other precious metals to offer wine and other beverages to the gods and to the people as part of their religious and cultural practices?

2. Did you know that the ancient Greeks used a type of pitcher called a 'rhyton' to serve wine and other beverages at their banquets and symposia? The rhyton was typically made of metal, such as gold, silver, or bronze, and was often decorated with intricate designs and images.

3. Did you know that the ancient Romans used a type of pitcher called a 'patera' to serve wine and other beverages at their banquets and symposia? The patera was typically made of bronze or other metals, and was often decorated with intricate designs and images. The patera was used to pour libations, or offerings, to the gods, as well as to serve wine and other beverages to the guests at the banquet or symposium.

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Related Concepts

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1. Container: A receptacle or vessel designed to hold or store liquids or other substances.

2. Decanter: A tall, narrow-necked vessel or container used to decant or pour liquids from one container to another.

3. Pitcher: A large, usually deep, container with a handle and a spout, used to hold and transport liquids from one place to another.

4. Jug: A large, usually deep, container with a handle, used to hold and transport liquids from one place to another.

5. Bottle: A container made of a flexible or rigid material, used to hold and transport liquids from one place to another. Bottles come in various shapes and sizes, and are used for a wide range of purposes, including for storing and transporting beverages, food, and other liquids, and for use in scientific experiments, medical treatments, and other applications.

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Culture

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The pourer has been used in various cultures throughout history. In ancient Greece, for example, the god Dionysus was often depicted holding a pouring vessel called a 'rhyton'. This vessel was used to offer wine and other beverages to the gods and to the people. In other cultures, the pourer has been used for various purposes, such as to serve tea, to offer food, or to perform religious or spiritual rituals.

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