finger bowl

finger bowl
Synonyms and related words:
aquamanile, automatic dishwasher, basin, bath, bathtub, bidet, dishpan, dishwasher, ewer, kitchen sink, lavabo, lavatory, piscina, shower, shower bath, shower curtain, shower head, shower room, shower stall, showers, sink, tub, wash barrel, wash boiler, washbasin, washbowl, washdish, washer, washing machine, washing pot, washpot, washstand, washtub

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  • Finger bowl — Finger Fin ger (f[i^][ng] g[ e]r), n. [AS. finger; akin to D. vinger, OS. & OHG. fingar, G. finger, Icel. fingr, Sw. & Dan. finger, Goth. figgrs; of unknown origin; perh. akin to E. fang.] 1. One of the five terminating members of the hand; a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • finger bowl — n a small bowl in which you wash your fingers during a meal …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • finger bowl — finger ,bowl noun count a small bowl filled with water and placed on a table so you can wash your fingers after you have eaten …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • finger bowl — ► NOUN ▪ a small bowl holding water for rinsing the fingers at a meal …   English terms dictionary

  • finger bowl — n. a small bowl to hold water for rinsing the fingers at table after a meal …   English World dictionary

  • finger bowl — noun small bowl for rinsing the fingers at table • Hypernyms: ↑bowl * * * ˈfinger bowl 7 [finger bowl finger bowls] noun a small bowl of water for washing your fingers during a meal …   Useful english dictionary

  • finger bowl — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms finger bowl : singular finger bowl plural finger bowls a small bowl filled with water and placed on a table for you to wash your fingers in after you have eaten …   English dictionary

  • Finger bowl — A finger bowl is a bowl of water, usually with lemon or flower petals, which is used for rinsing one s fingers in between courses in a multiple course meal. It is typically served before the dessert course, on a doily on top of the dessert plate …   Wikipedia

  • finger bowl — fin′ger bowl n. a small bowl to hold water for rinsing the fingers at table • Etymology: 1855–60 …   From formal English to slang

  • finger bowl — noun Date: 1838 a small water bowl for rinsing the fingers at the table …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • finger bowl — a small bowl to hold water for rinsing the fingers at table. [1855 60] * * * …   Universalium

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