flagon

 
Pronunciation: /ˈflag(ə)n/

noun

  • a large container in which drink is served, typically with a handle and spout: a silver flagon
  • the amount of liquid held in a flagon: a flagon of beer
  • a container similar to a flagon used to hold the wine for the Eucharist.
  • a large bottle in which wine or cider is sold, typically holding 1.13 litres (about 2 pints).

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French flacon, based on late Latin flasco, flascon-, of unknown origin. Compare with flask