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Added 10 October 2026

decant

/dəˈkænt/ verb

Latin root: dēcanthāre Wiktionary

verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about decant at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

To pour off (a liquid) gently, so as not to disturb the sediment.
To pour from its original vessel into one intended for a different use or appearance.
to decant wine
To flow.

noun

A portion of perfume unofficially sold in a smaller bottle.

Origin

From French décanter, from Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, from dē- + canthus (“beak of a cup or jug”).

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