kovsh

noun

ˈkȯvsh

plural kovsh

"

or kovshi

-shē

: a ladle or drinking vessel with a boat-shaped bowl and a handle at one end

Word History

Etymology

Russian, from Lithuanian kaušas; perhaps akin to Sanskrit kośa cask, cupboard

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