flagon
pronunciation
How to pronounce flagon in British English:
UK [ˈflægən]
How to pronounce flagon in American English:
US [ˈflæɡən]
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- Noun:
- a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)
Word Origin
- flagon
- flagon: see flask
- flagon (n.)
- "large bottle for wine or liquor," mid-15c., from Middle French flacon, Old French flascon "small bottle, flask" (14c.), from Late Latin flasconem (nominative flasco) "bottle" (see flask).
Example
- 1. The flagon is overelaborate , and practically useless .