carboy
pronunciation
How to pronounce carboy in British English:
UK [ˈkɑ:bɔɪ]
How to pronounce carboy in American English:
US [ˈkɑrbɔɪ]
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- Noun:
- a large bottle for holding corrosive liquids; usually cushioned in a special container
Word Origin
- carboy (n.)
- "large globular bottle covered with basketwork," 1753, probably ultimately from Persian qarabah "large flagon."
Example
- 1. You will find mrs. carboy a stickler about trifles .