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ewer
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
ewer
(noun)
ewer
/
ˈ
juːwɚ/
noun
plural
ewers
ewer
/
ˈ
juːwɚ/
noun
plural
ewers
Britannica Dictionary definition of EWER
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a type of pitcher or jug that is shaped like a vase and that was used in the past for holding water
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