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Karaffe

carafe

noun kah-RAH-fe Rare
Home & Lifestyle Utensils

Origin: from French carafe, ultimately Arabic gharrafa

Also means

decanter

Usage Note

Karaffe is a glass or crystal vessel with a wide base and narrow neck, used to serve water, wine, or juice at the table. A Dekantierkaraffe has a broader body specifically for aerating red wine before serving.

Examples

"Der Kellner brachte eine Karaffe Wasser an den Tisch."

Natural Translation

The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.

Literal Translation

The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.

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