chegre

/tʃɛɣreɪ/ or /tʃɛˈɣreɪ/ (CHEE-gray)

Definitions

1. noun

A traditional wooden or bamboo water container originating from the indigenous peoples of Colombia and other parts of South America.

“The villagers used the chegre to fetch water from the nearby river.”

Synonyms

  • flask
  • gourd

Antonyms

  • container
  • water bottle