CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE TALE OF CUSTARD THE DRAGON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What’s meaning of Flagon
A
juice
B
a bottle with drink
C
a container made of silver in which drink is stored
D
coffee
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A flagon (/ˈflæɡən/) is a large leather, metal, glass, plastic or ceramic vessel, used for drink, whether this be water, ale, or another liquid. A flagon is typically of about 2 imperial pints (1.1 l) in volume, and it has either a handle (when strictly it is a jug), or (more usually) one or two rings at the neck.

Detailed explanation-2: -: a large usually metal or pottery vessel (as for wine) with handle and spout and often a lid. : a large bulging short-necked bottle. : the contents of a flagon.

Detailed explanation-3: -flagon (plural flagons) A large vessel resembling a jug, usually with a handle, lid, and spout, for serving drinks such as cider or wine at a table; specifically (Christianity), such a vessel used to hold the wine for the ritual of Holy Communion.

Detailed explanation-4: -The flagons were used for pouring wine, beer or mead at feasts.

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