carafe

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He reached it at last, however, reached it and grasped the carafe -- with such a feeling of relief and thankfulness!

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  1. noun A glass or metal bottle, often with a flared lip, used for serving water or wine.
  2. noun A glass pot with a pouring spout, used in making coffee.

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  • He noted the carafe, the mug in her hand, and sniffed in its direction. —  Ledbetter, Suzann - North of Clever
  • Peter reached out a hand to the bedside table and lifted the carafe, tipped it above the glass. —  JULY, 1953 VOL
  • “A carafe of ros Two glasses, or a carafe, as you wish.” Both men were relaxed. —  Maigret and the Madwoman—Simenon, Georges - 100
  • If she could see she would reach for the carafe of water by the bed. —  RemoteControl
  • Henderson reached over for a carafe almost buried under the topos and poured them both fresh coffee. —  Hunter, Healer [Sequel to The Society] - Lilith Saintcrow
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  1. French, from Italian caraffa, from Spanish garrafa, probably from Arabic ġarrafa, dipper, cup, from ġarafa, to ladle, scoop; see ġrp in Semitic roots.
 

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