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barad

barad

9.9
A clay jar that keeps water cool for drinking
  • noun
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  • The family kept their drinking water cool in a barad during the hot summer months.

Examples

  • Artisans in the village still make each barad by hand using traditional methods.

  • Many homes in the desert have a traditional barad for water storage.

  • She poured a glass of water from the barad before serving lunch.

  • The barad is essential for cooling water.

  • The family kept their drinking water cool in a barad during the hot summer months.

  • She poured a glass of water from the barad before serving lunch.

  • Many homes in the desert have a traditional barad for water storage.

Synonyms

bason
vsbarad
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A wide, open bowl used for holding water or other liquids

is a clay vessel for cooling and storing water rather than a simple container
water skin
vsbarad
1 7.9

A bag made from animal skin that people carry to hold water

is a clay vessel used to cool and store water, not carried hide container
matka
vsbarad
  • Indian
9.2

A clay pot used to store and cool water

is the Middle Eastern version with similar cooling and storage use

Surface Forms

barad singular
barads plural

Etymology

Barad for a clay water vessel comes from an old Arabic word bard that means 'cold'. These clay pots cool and keep water cold, so the name helps you remember their purpose.