decanter

noun de·cant·er \di-ˈkan-tər, dē-\

: a special glass bottle into which wine, whiskey, etc., is poured from its original bottle and from which it is served

Full Definition of DECANTER

: a vessel used to decant or to receive decanted liquids; especially : an ornamental glass bottle used for serving wine

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noun de·cant·er \di-ˈkan-tər\

: an ornamental glass bottle used especially for serving wine

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