Word of the Day – Pokal

Pokal (noun)

po-kal

Originally: a large German goblet or tankard, usually made of glass, and often having a lid (now chiefly historical). Now also: a large or stylized cup or other vessel used especially for ceremonial purposes.

Mid 19th century. From German Pokal from Italian boccale mug, jug from post-classical Latin baucalis vessel for cooling wine or water from Hellenistic Greek βαύκαλις, of uncertain origin.

Example sentences

“They took out the pokal in preparation for the ceremony.”