ew·er (yr)
n.
A pitcher, especially a decorative one with a base, an oval body, and a flaring spout.
[Middle English euer, from Anglo-Norman, from Vulgar Latin *aquria, from Latin aqurius, of water, from aqua, water; see akw-- in Indo-European roots.]
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ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words AntonymsNoun 1. ewer - an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring
pitcher
cream pitcher, creamer - a small pitcher for serving cream
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