saucer

10 ENTRIES FOUND:

sau·cer

noun \ˈs-sər\

Definition of SAUCER

1
: a small shallow dish in which a cup is set at table
2
: something resembling a saucer especially in shape; especially : flying saucer
sau·cer·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

Origin of SAUCER

Middle English, plate containing a condiment, from Anglo-French, from sauce
First Known Use: circa 1702

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