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Definitions for Decant
[1] to pour (wine or other liquid) gently so as not to disturb the sediment.
[2] to pour (a liquid) from one container to another.
[3] to pour (a liquid, such as wine) from one container to another, esp without disturbing any sediment
[4] (tr) to rehouse (people) while their homes are being rebuilt or refurbished
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decanedioic acid, decani, decanoic acid, decanol, decanormal, decant, decanter, decapacitation, decapitalize, decapitate, decapitation
Origin of Decant
1625–35; < Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, equivalent to Latin dē- de- + Medieval Latin canth(us ) spout, rim of a vessel (Latin: iron band round a wheel < Greek kánthos corner of the eye, tire) + -āre infinitive suffix
Other words from Decant
de·can·ta·tion [dee-kan-tey -shuh n] /ˌdi kænˈteɪ ʃən/ , noun
Word origin for Decant
C17: from Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, from canthus spout, rim; see canthus