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carafe

noun ca·rafe \kə-ˈraf, -ˈräf\

: a glass container that has a wide mouth and that is used to serve drinks (such as water or wine) during a meal; also : the amount in a carafe

Full Definition of CARAFE

: a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine

: a usually glass container used to hold and serve coffee

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French, from Italian caraffa, from Arabic gharrāfa

First Known Use: 1767

CARAFE Defined for Kids

noun ca·rafe \kə-ˈraf\

: a bottle that has a wide mouth and is used to hold water or beverages

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