Winecup

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A vessel from which wine is drunk.
  2. 2
    The consumption of alcohol; drinking; alcohol as a drink. figuratively

    "These are the proudest trophies, the most splendid fruits of the victories of the wine-cup."

  3. 3
    A poppy mallow (Callirhoe digitata).

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"These are the proudest trophies, the most splendid fruits of the victories of the wine-cup."

Etymology

From wine + cup.

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