Salmanazar

American

[sal-muh-naz-er] / ˌsæl məˈnæz ər /

noun

a wine bottle holding from 10 to 12 quarts (9.5 to 11.4 liters).

Salmanazar British

/ ˌsælməˈnæzə /

noun

a wine bottle holding the equivalent of twelve normal bottles (approximately 312 ounces)

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Etymology

Origin of Salmanazar

First recorded in 1930–35; variant of Shalmaneser, name of biblical king (2 Kings 18:9)

Example Sentences

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He ticked the sizes off in increasing grades of rarity: the Salmanazar, nine liters; the Nebuchadnezzar, 15 liters, equivalent to 20 standard bottles.

From New York Times

The bottles come in 1.5-liter and 3-liter versions, plus a Salmanazar, which holds 9 liters.

From Seattle Times

A 9-liter bottle — known as a Salmanazar — represents a case.

From Seattle Times

"It would be a much better thing for thyself," chuckled Salmanazar.

From Project Gutenberg

He collected all his strength, drew a long breath, sighed feebly, and said: "Well, I have decided, Salmanazar; give me the remedy which will make my days long upon the earth."

From Project Gutenberg

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