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Flagon

FLAG'ON, noun [Latin lagena; Gr.]

A vessel with a narrow mouth, used for holding and conveying liquors.

Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples; for I am sick of love.

First Occurrence in the Bible(KJV): 2 Samuel 6:19