decant
Pronunciation: /dəˈkænt/
The English word “decant” has 6 meanings listed here.
verb
- To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.
- To pour from its original vessel into one intended for a different use or appearance.
- To flow.
- To remove (a clone or other artificially-gestated baby) from its chamber, vat, or artificial womb.
- To rehouse people while their buildings are being refurbished or rebuilt.
noun
- A portion of perfume unofficially sold in a smaller bottle.
Etymology
From French décanter, from Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, from dē- + canthus (“beak of a cup or jug”).
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