Aftaba

/ɑːfˈtɑːbə/ noun

A wide-mouthed metal pitcher or water vessel used in Middle Eastern and South Asian households and hospitality.

From Persian 'āb-tāb' literally meaning 'sun-water' or from Arabic 'aft' and 'bah.' Traditional vessels used for pouring water in ceremonial and daily contexts.

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