urceole

noun

ur·​ce·​ole

ˈərsēˌōl

plural -s

: a vessel for water for washing the hands (as after consecration of the Host in Roman Catholic mass)

also : one to hold wine or water : cruet

Word History

Etymology

Latin urceolus little pitcher, diminutive of urceus jar, pitcher

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