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\ ˈstüp 
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\Definition of stoup
1a : a beverage container (such as a glass or tankard)
b : flagon
2 : a basin for holy water at the entrance of a church
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stoup
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of stoup
: a container for holy water at the entrance of a church
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The first known use of stoup was in the 14th century
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