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pichel.

jug with a capacity of approximately a litre

6 characters2 syllables approx.Português language

Meaning & usage

noun[piˈt͡ʃɛɫ][piˈt͡ʃɛlɨ][piˈt͡ʃɛli][piˈt͡ʃɛle̞]
  1. jug with a capacity of approximately a litre

    Northern · Portugal · masculine
  2. tankard or mug, usually made of tin, silver or pewter, with a hinged lid

    Northern · Portugal · masculine
Where this word comes from

From Old Galician-Portuguese pichel (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), from Old French pichier (“small jug”), from Late Latin pīcārium, alteration of bīcārium, itself possibly from bacarium, bacar or from Ancient Greek βῖκος (bîkos). Compare English pitcher; more at beaker.

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