half-gallon
[ haf-gal-uh n, hahf- ]
/ ˈhæfˈgæl ən, ˈhɑf- /
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noun
a half of a gallon, equal to 2 quarts (1.9 liters).
adjective
holding or consisting of two quarts.
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