saucer

Definitions


[ˈsɔːsə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a shallow dish, typically having a circular indentation in the centre, on which a cup is placed


Phrases:
- have eyes like saucers

Origin:
Middle English (denoting a condiment dish): from Old French saussier(e) ‘sauce boat’, probably suggested by late Latin salsarium




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