jeroboam

/dʒɛrəboʊəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement equal to four quarts or four liters, especially for liquids such as wine.

“The wine was served in a large jeroboam bottle.”

2. proper noun

A king of Israel, who is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the son of Nebat and the eighth king of the northern kingdom of Israel.

“Jeroboam I is considered one of the most important figures in Jewish history.”

Synonyms

  • large bottle
  • wine bottle

Antonyms

  • small bottle