demijohn

[ dem-i-jon ]

noun

1. a large bottle having a short, narrow neck, and usually being encased in wickerwork.

demijohn

/ ˈdɛmɪˌdʒɒn /

noun

1. a large bottle with a short narrow neck, often with small handles at the neck and encased in wickerwork

Word History and Origins

Origin of demijohn¹

1760–70; by folk etymology < French dame-jeanne, apparently special use of proper name

Word History and Origins

Origin of demijohn¹

C18: probably by folk etymology from French dame-jeanne, from dame lady + Jeanne Jane

Example Sentences

Persian: azure, bazaar, checkmate, chess, cimeter, demijohn, dervise, orange, paradise, pasha, turban.

From Literature

“Name him Demijohn, and call him Demi for short,” said Laurie.

From Literature

A call at Meg’s, and a refreshing sniff and sip at the Daisy and Demijohn, still further fortified her for the tete-a-tete, but when she saw a stalwart figure looming in the distance, she had a strong desire to turn about and run away.

From Literature

Whereat Mr. Bhaer confiscated her purse, produced his own, and finished the marketing by buying several pounds of grapes, a pot of rosy daisies, and a pretty jar of honey, to be regarded in the light of a demijohn.

From Literature

Instead, he speculates that it was aged briefly in a wooden barrel, then stored in a glass or ceramic container called a demijohn, a common practice at the time.

From New York Times

Related Words

• beaker
• canteen
• carafe
• chalice
• decanter
• jug
• urn
• vial