An Arabic or Middle Eastern measuring unit or container, or a ceremonial cup or vessel.
From Arabic 'khamar' or related Semitic languages, referring to traditional vessels or measures used in the Middle East and Islamic cultures.
This word reminds us that English has borrowed measuring terms from all over the world—each one reflecting trade routes and cultural exchanges that connected ancient civilizations!
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