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jorum

Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒɔːɹəm/

The English word “jorum” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A large vessel for drinking (usually alcoholic beverages).
  2. The contents, or quantity of the contents, of such a vessel.
  3. A large quantity.

Etymology

Uncertain; perhaps from the Hebrew name of Joram, who “brought with him [to King David] vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass” (Bible (King James Version), 2 Samuel 8:10; compare Jeroboam); or from Arabic جَرَّة (jarra, “earthen receptacle”).

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