jorum

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈdʒɔːrəm/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling( jôrəm, jōr-)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
jo•rum  ( jôrəm, jōr-),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a large bowl or container for holding drink.
  2. the contents of such a container:a jorum of punch.
  3. a great quantity.
  • said to be named after Joram, who brought silver, gold, and brass bowls to David (2 Samuel 8:10) 1720–30

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
jorum / ˈdʒɔːrəm/
  1. a large drinking bowl or vessel or its contents
Etymology: 18th Century: probably named after Jorum, who brought vessels of silver, gold, and brass to King David (II Samuel 8:10)

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