Cruets

/ˈkruːɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of cruet; multiple small containers used for serving condiments at the table.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'cruet' by adding '-s', following standard English noun pluralization; the root remains from Old French 'cruette'.

Kelly Says

A 'cruet set' or 'cruets' usually came in matched pairs or sets of three—the matching aesthetic was so important that unmatched cruets would be considered poor taste in formal dining.

Translations

DEDeutsch
Ölkännchen
ERL-kayn-chen
ESEspañol
salseras
sah-seh-RAH-s
FRFrançais
huileries
wee-lee-EH-ree
ITItaliano
salsiere
sah-lee-EH-reh
JA日本語
ソース入れ
SOH-suh ire
KO한국어
소스병
SOH-seu-behng
PTPortuguês
saleiros
sah-LEH-ee-rohs
RUРусский
сольницы
SOHL-nee-tsah
TRTürkçe
sos şişeleri
sohsh SHEE-sheh-lee
ZH中文
调味瓶
tiáo wèi píng

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