prochoos
noun
pro·cho·os
\ˈprōkəˌwäs, -räk-\
Definition of prochoos
prochooi
\-wȯi\: a tall slender ancient Greek jug used especially to hold water for washing the hands
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Origin and Etymology of prochoos
Greek prochoos, prochous, from prochein to pour forth, from pro- 1pro- + chein to pour — more at found
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