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Term: Flagons

Description:

A flagon is a large, typically narrow-necked container with a handle, commonly used for holding and serving beverages.

Senses:

• Noun: A large container, usually made of glass, pottery, or metal, used for serving and holding beverages.
• Noun: An ancient unit of liquid measure, equal to about two quarts or two liters.
• Noun: A small cask used for holding liquids, especially alcoholic beverages.

Usages:

Sense 1:

She carried two flagons filled with ice-cold lemonade to offer the thirsty guests.

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Sense 2:

The recipe called for two flagons of wine, which equated to approximately four liters.

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Sense 3:

The tavern keeper stored the fine whiskey in a small flagon behind the counter.

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