cruet
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noun \ˈkrü-ət\Definition of CRUET
1
: a vessel to hold wine or water for the Eucharist
2
: a usually glass bottle used to hold a condiment (as oil or vinegar) for use at the table
See Origin of CRUET
Middle English, from Anglo-French, diminutive of Old French crue, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German krūche pitcher — more at crock
First Known Use: 14th century
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