Decant

[dɪ'kænt]

Definition

(verb.) pour out; 'the sommelier decanted the wines'.

Typed by Ina--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To pour off gently, as liquor, so as not to disturb the sediment; or to pour from one vessel into another; as, to decant wine.

Editor: Miriam

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Pour off.

Edited by Estelle

Definition

v.t. to pour off leaving sediment: to pour from one vessel into another.—ns. Decantā′tion; Decant′er an ornamental bottle for holding decanted liquor.

Typist: Miguel