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jorum
[ jawr-uhm, johr- ]
/ ˈdʒɔr əm, ˈdʒoʊr- /
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noun
a large bowl or container for holding drink.
the contents of such a container: a jorum of punch.
a great quantity.
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Origin of jorum
First recorded in 1720–30; said to be named after Joram, who brought silver, gold, and brass bowls to David (2 Samuel 8:10)
Words nearby jorum
Jormungand, Jormunrek, jornada, joropo, Joro spider, jorum, Jos, Joselyn, Josep, Joseph, Joseph and his brothers
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British Dictionary definitions for jorum
jorum
/ (ˈdʒɔːrəm) /
noun
a large drinking bowl or vessel or its contentsa jorum of punch
Word Origin for jorum
C18: probably named after Jorum, who brought vessels of silver, gold, and brass to King David (II Samuel 8:10)
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