What is another word for demiJohns?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛmi d͡ʒˈɒnz] (IPA)

"DemiJohns" refers to a type of narrow-necked glass or pottery bottle with a wickerwork covering, used for fermenting or storing liquids. This word is derived from the French word "dame-jeanne", which means Lady Jane. There are various synonyms for the word "demiJohns", including glass carboys, jugs, flagons, flasks, and containers. "Carboy" is a large globular bottle made of glass or plastic, commonly used for storing liquids in scientific laboratories. "Jug" is a container with a handle and spout, used for pouring liquids like water or juice. A "flagon" is a large metal or pottery vessel, used for holding wine or beer. "Container" refers to any receptacle used for storing something.

What are the hypernyms for Demijohns?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Demijohns

And presently, if you were truly alive, you would find yourself in the little stone wine-shop, listening to the birds and looking over the stalled casks, demiJohns, and bottles, filled with more or less concentrated soil and sun.
"She Buildeth Her House"
Will Comfort
They brought us wine in tin cans, cigars, borne in the aprons and mantillas of their women-folk, and demiJohns of native rum.
"Notes of a War Correspondent"
Richard Harding Davis
She reported that there wasn't a drop of anything left in any of the demiJohns.
"Recollections of a Varied Life"
George Cary Eggleston

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