wine cup

Vessel for merlot

A wine cup is a drinking vessel specifically designed for wine, typically smaller and more delicate than cups used for other beverages.

The term appears in historical, religious, and literary contexts, often evoking ceremony or ritual drinking.

In ancient and classical settings, wine cups were commonly made of precious metals or fine ceramics and sometimes featured decorative handles or stems.

The host raised his wine cup in a toast to the guests.

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beverage vessel type

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Lidded drinking vessel

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formality and ritual context

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Lidded drinking vessel

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cup, wine, vintage, vinegar, vineyard, wineglass, vintner, vinous, viniculture

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G