decant
[ dih-kant ]
/ dɪˈkænt /
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verb (used with object)
to pour (wine or other liquid) gently so as not to disturb the sediment.
to pour (a liquid) from one container to another.
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Origin of decant
1625–35; <Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, equivalent to Latin dē-de- + Medieval Latin canth(us) spout, rim of a vessel (Latin: iron band round a wheel <Greek kánthos corner of the eye, tire) + -āre infinitive suffix
OTHER WORDS FROM decant
de·can·ta·tion [dee-kan-tey-shuhn], /ˌdi kænˈteɪ ʃən/, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use decant in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for decant
decant
/ (dɪˈkænt) /
verb
to pour (a liquid, such as wine) from one container to another, esp without disturbing any sediment
(tr) to rehouse (people) while their homes are being rebuilt or refurbished
Word Origin for decant
C17: from Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, from canthus spout, rim; see canthus
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