jeroboam

Speech parts

1. jeroboam - Noun

2. Jeroboam - Proper noun

Meaning

a large wine bottle (holds 4/5 of a gallon)

(Old Testament) first king of the northern kingdom of Israel who led Israel into sin (10th century BC)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

magnum bottle jug canister flask canteen jorum double magnum Jeroboam I

Hypernyms

wine bottle

Examples

According to the Book of Chronicles Abijah had a force of 400,000 and Jeroboam 800,000. Source: Internet

A jeroboam of champagne was due to descend from the ceiling as part of the festivities. Source: Internet

Earthquake in Israel c. 760 BC A major earthquake had occurred in Israel c. 760 BC, which may have been during the time of Jeroboam II, towards the end of his rule. Source: Internet

After selling out online, the Prosecco Jeroboam DOCG is now on sale in stores from today (November 14). Source: Internet

It was here (and at Bethel) where Jeroboam set up a golden calf. Source: Internet

The same names are used for bottles containing wine and port; however Jeroboam, Rehoboam and Methuselah refer to different bottle volumes. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

jermoonal Jermyn Jernigan Jeroboam I Jerom Bos Jerome