goglet

[ gog-lit ]

noun

1. a long-necked container, especially for water, usually of porous earthenware so that its contents are cooled by evaporation.

goglet

/ ˈɡɒɡlɪt /

noun

1. a long-necked water-cooling vessel of porous earthenware, used esp in India Also calledgugletˈɡʌɡlɪt

Word History and Origins

Origin of goglet¹

1690–1700; < Portuguese gorgoleta (diminutive of gorja throat), akin to French gargoulette (diminutive of gargoule throat); gargle

Word History and Origins

Origin of goglet¹

C17: from Portuguese gorgoleta a little throat, from gorja throat; related to French gargoule; see gargle

Example Sentences

Com-plete in every particular,' said Hurree Babu, rolling into the balcony to clean his teeth at a goglet. '

From Project Gutenberg

The king was hard pressed by the queen, and at last forced water from his own goglet into the Ray's mouth.

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