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decant

Pronunciation: /dɪˈkant/

Translate decant | into Italian

Definition of decant

verb

[with object]

gradually pour (wine, port, or another liquid) from one container into another, typically in order to separate out sediment:he decanted the rich red liquid into some glasses
British temporarily transfer (people) to another place:tour coaches decant eager customers directly into the store

Origin:

mid 17th century: from medieval Latin decanthare, from Latin de- 'away from' + canthus 'edge, rim' (used to denote the angular lip of a beaker), from Greek kanthos 'corner of the eye'