Meaning & use
demijohn
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a large bottle with a short, narrow neck, typically holding several gallons and often encased in wicker for protection.
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The winemaker stored the fermenting cider in a glass demijohn.
An old demijohn sat in the corner of the cellar, coated in dust.
A note on using this word
Traditionally used for transporting and storing wine, cider, or other liquids in bulk.
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