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Meaning of CARBOY

Pronunciation:  'kârboy

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a large bottle for holding corrosive liquids; usually cushioned in a special container
 

CARBOY is a 6 letter word that starts with C.

 

 See Also: bottle

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Car"boy\, n. [Cf. Ir. & Gael carb basket; or Pers
qur[=a]bah a sort of bottle.]
A large, globular glass bottle, esp. one of green glass,
inclosed in basket work or in a box, for protection; -- used
commonly for carrying corrosive liquids; as sulphuric acid,
etc.

 

 

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