jarra

/ˈxara/ · B2 · noun · f

jug

🏺 jarra sounds like 'jar' + 'a' — a jar-shaped jug for pouring

Spanish jarra is the root of English 'jar' (via Arabic jarra, earthenware vessel). So jarra = jar, and the same container idea covers a jug, pitcher, or beer mug. The Spanish j is pronounced like an English h: HAR-ah.

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