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demijohn

American  
[dem-i-jon] / ˈdɛm ɪˌdʒɒn /

noun

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

demijohn British  
/ ˈdɛmɪˌdʒɒn /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of demijohn

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

Example Sentences

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In 1924 they invested in a race horse named Demijohn.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

They were the nucleus of a cavalry which he loved more than Demijohn, more than his ugly pistols, more than his pipe.

From The Missourian by Lyle, Eugene P. (Eugene Percy)

He saddled Demijohn, and Demijohn followed at his shoulder to the jefetura.

From The Missourian by Lyle, Eugene P. (Eugene Percy)

But the next morning, even as he was mounting Demijohn to go to Chapultepec, a thin man in riding breeches entered the hotel patio and accosted him.

From The Missourian by Lyle, Eugene P. (Eugene Percy)

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