saucer
sau·cer
noun \ˈsȯ-sər\: a small, round dish that you put a cup on
Full 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
See Origin of SAUCER
Middle English, plate containing a condiment, from Anglo-French, from sauce
First Known Use: circa 1702
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