Transcription
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- [flag-uh n]
- /ˈflæg ən/
- /ˈflæɡ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flag-uh n]
- /ˈflæg ən/
Definitions of flagon word
- noun flagon a large bottle for wine, liquors, etc. 1
- noun flagon a container for holding liquids, as for use at table, especially one with a handle, a spout, and usually a cover. 1
- noun flagon A large container in which drink is served, typically with a handle and spout. 1
- noun flagon jug or pitcher 1
- countable noun flagon A flagon is a wide bottle in which liquids such as wine are sold. 0
- countable noun flagon A flagon is a jug with a narrow neck in which wine or another drink is served. 0
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Origin of flagon
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English, variant of flakon < Middle French fla(s)con < Late Latin flascōn- (stem of flascō) flask1
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Parts of speech for Flagon
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preposition
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determiner
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flagon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
flagon usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flagon
noun flagon
- vessel — a craft for traveling on water, now usually one larger than an ordinary rowboat; a ship or boat.
- bottle — A bottle is a glass or plastic container in which drinks and other liquids are kept. Bottles are usually round with straight sides and a narrow top.
- cup — A cup is a small round container that you drink from. Cups usually have handles and are made from china or plastic.
- stein — Gertrude, 1874–1946, U.S. author in France.
- carafe — A carafe is a glass container in which you serve water or wine.
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