| Main Entry: |
glass |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
object used for drinking liquids |
Synonyms: |
beaker, bottle, chalice,
cup, decanter, goblet, highball, jar, jigger, jug, mug, pilsener, pony, snifter, tumbler
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| Notes: |
crystal from Greek krustallos, originally meant 'ice' and it is, properly, rock crystal - describing ornamental pieces or items of crystallized quartz; fine glass, when cut or etched, is called crystal - but often there is no crystallized quartz but rather lead and it is properly called lead crystal |
