ewer
pronunciation
How to pronounce ewer in British English:
UK [ˈjuːə(r)]
How to pronounce ewer in American English:
US [ ˈjuːər]
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- Noun:
- an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring
Word Origin
- ewer (n.)
- "water pitcher with a wide spout," early 14c., from Anglo-French *ewiere, Old French eviere "water pitcher," parallel form of aiguiere (Modern French aiguière), from fem. of Latin aquarius "of or for water," as a noun, "water-carrier" (see aquarium).
Example
- 1. A brown-glazed ewer ( tang or five dynasty ) kiln unknown .
- 2. Sharply incised and combed designs combined with stamped rings , as on the ewer , are typical features of xicun wares , though generally of poorer quality than this .
- 3. Elsewhere , a lovely gilt-silver ewer from the fifth or sixth century is of sogdian origin , while its voluptuous figures appear to be drawn from the story of helen of troy .