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.”
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