flagon
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /flæɡ.ən/
Noun

flagon (plural flagons)

  1. A large bottle for drinks such as wine, cider or beer.
  2. The amount that such a bottle holds, about 1.13 litres.
  3. A large vessel usually with a handle, spout and lid, for drinks such as wine or cider.
    • 2003, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, & Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 00:14:12:
      Merry and Pippin: You can drink your fancy ales / You can drink 'em by the flagon / But the only brew for the brave and true / Comes from The Green Dragon
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