Is Ewer a Jug?

A ewer is a jug or a pitcher — it's a container used to hold and pour liquids. Ewers tend to be more decorative than useful. ... The Latin root of ewer is aquarius, "of or for water."

What is a water ewer?

: a type of pitcher or jug that is shaped like a vase and that was used in the past for holding water.

Where did the word ewer come from?

ewer (n.) "water pitcher with a wide spout," early 14c., from Anglo-French *ewiere, Old French eviere "water pitcher," parallel form of aiguiere (Modern French aiguière), from fem. of Latin aquarius "of or for water," as a noun, "water-carrier" (see aquarium).

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