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Jug vs Aquamanile - What's the difference?

jug | aquamanile |

As nouns the difference between jug and aquamanile

is that jug is a serving vessel or container, circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, a handle and often a stopper or top while aquamanile is (historical) a ewer or jug-like vessel, shaped like an animal or human figure, used for washing the hands.

As a verb jug

is to stew in an earthenware jug etc.

jug

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A serving vessel or container, circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, a handle and often a stopper or top.
  • The amount that a jug can hold.
  • (slang) Jail.
  • (vulgar, slang, chiefly, in the plural) A woman's breasts.
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  • (New Zealand) A kettle.

    • Derived terms

    * jug band * jug ears * measuring jug

    External links

    * (wikipedia "jug")

    Verb

    (jugg)
  • To stew in an earthenware jug etc.
    • jugged hare
  • (slang) To put into jail.
  • To utter a sound like "jug", as certain birds do, especially the nightingale.
  • (of quails or partridges) To nestle or collect together in a covey.

    • aquamanile

    English

    (wikipedia aquamanile)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (historical) A ewer or jug-like vessel, shaped like an animal or human figure, used for washing the hands.
  • * {{quote-news, year=2007, date=October 19, author=Karen Rosenberg, title=Sacred Works in Secular Places, work=New York Times citation
    • , passage=Among the medieval treasures at Blumka are a lion aquamanile , a vessel used by priests for ceremonial hand washing, with a magnificent tufted tail. }}