n. A large, globular glass bottle, especially one of green glass, encased in basket work or in a box and used to hold corrosive liquids.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A large, globular glass bottle, esp. one of green glass, inclosed in basket work or in a box, for protection; -- used commonly for carrying corrosive liquids; as sulphuric acid, etc.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A demijohn.
n. A large globular bottle of green glass, protected by an outside covering consisting either of basketwork or of a wooden box: used chiefly for containing certain acids (such as vitriol or sulphuric acid) and other highly corrosive liquids likely to act chemically upon stoneware.
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n. a large bottle for holding corrosive liquids; usually cushioned in a special container
Word Usage
"· A secondary fermenter - often referred to as the carboy, this should be a glass bottle that can hold at least 1-5 gallons."