carboy
[kahr-boi]
- a large glass bottle protected by basketwork or a wooden box, used especially for holding corrosive liquids.
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Origin of carboy
1705–15; < Persian qarāba(h) < Arabic qarrābah big jug
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Contemporary Examples
But in his carboy was a fresh tiger bone, acquired recently.
Historical Examples
"I did not think they were quite so bold as this," said Dr. Carboy.
Down the RhineOliver Optic
"It is a very foolish movement on their part," added Dr. Carboy.
Down the RhineOliver Optic
"We will all be pious for a day or two, till Carboy closes his eyes," said Little.
Down the RhineOliver Optic
"It is all up with us," said Mr. Carboy, the mate, as he dropped the halyard.
The Coming WaveOliver Optic
"Mr. Carboy," he said in a voice that needed roughage badly.
The Man Who Played to LoseLaurence Mark Janifer
carboy
- a large glass or plastic bottle, usually protected by a basket or box, used for containing corrosive liquids such as acids
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Word Origin
C18: from Persian qarāba
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Word Origin and History for carboy
n.
"large globular bottle covered with basketwork," 1753, probably ultimately from Persian qarabah "large flagon."
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