The plural form of demijohn; multiple large glass bottles with wicker protection, used for storing liquids.
From demijohn plus the plural suffix '-s.' Demijohns became so standard that the plural form appears frequently in historical records, particularly in wine, vinegar, and chemical trade documents.
The fact that 'demijohns' appears frequently in historical texts shows how essential these bottles were—shipping records specifically mention 'six demijohns of port' or 'twelve demijohns of sulfuric acid,' tracking precious liquids across the world.
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