saucer
noun/ˈsɔːsə(r)/
/ˈsɔːsər/
- a small shallow round dish that a cup stands on; an object that is like this in shape
- cups and saucers
Word OriginMiddle English (denoting a condiment dish): from Old French saussier(e) ‘sauce boat’, probably suggested by late Latin salsarium.Definitions on the go
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