Word of the Day
Ewer (YOO-uhr)
A decorative pitcher
Common clues: Graceful pitcher; Pitcher that can't throw; Pretty pitcher; Decorative pitcher
Crossword puzzle frequency: 18 times a year
Frequency in English language: 55923 / 86800
A ewer is a pitcher, especially a decorated one, with a base, an oval body, and flaring spout. A famous example is the America's Cup trophy.
America's
Cup trophy image by Bob
Covarrubias Photography (bobcov@nethere.com)
Image placed into the PUBLIC DOMAIN in the United States and worldwide on 2005/03/14 by the photographer. It is asked, but not required, that this notice be kept intact upon further distribution.
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