jorum

[ jawr-uhm, johr- ]

noun
  1. a large bowl or container for holding drink.

  2. the contents of such a container: a jorum of punch.

  1. a great quantity.

Origin of jorum

1
First recorded in 1720–30; said to be named after Joram, who brought silver, gold, and brass bowls to David (2 Samuel 8:10)

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jorum

/ (ˈdʒɔːrəm) /


noun
  1. a large drinking bowl or vessel or its contents: a jorum of punch

Origin of jorum

1
C18: probably named after Jorum, who brought vessels of silver, gold, and brass to King David (II Samuel 8:10)

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