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jar (1)

jar [ jaar ] (plural jars)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. storage container: a cylindrical container, usually one that has a wide mouth and a lid but no spout, typically made of glass, plastic, or earthenware
pickle jars

2. jar's contents: the amount a jar holds, or the contents of a jar

[Late 16th century. Via French< Arabic jarra]

jar·ful noun
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