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carafe

Pronunciation: /kəˈraf, -ˈrɑːf/

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Definition of carafe

noun

  • an open-topped glass flask used for serving wine or water in a restaurant: wine is available by glass, bottle, or carafe a carafe of retsina

Origin:

late 18th century: from French, from Italian caraffa, probably based on Arabic g̣arafa 'draw water'

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