gamlan.
/ˈɡamlə/, /ˈɡʌmlə/, U.S. /ˈɡɑmlə/, /ˈɡəmlə/, Indian English /ˈɡəmlaː/ India.
An earthenware water-jar.
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society > occupation and work > equipment > receptacle or container > vessel > water-pitcher or -pot > [noun]
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1834 H. Caunter Oriental Ann. ix. 114 I had seen her as she occasionally repaired to the river to replenish her gumlahs.
1837 T. Bacon First Impressions Hindostan II. xii. 415 I caught sight of the large gumla (earthern jar, containing about eighteen gallons) filled with water.
1892 J. Inglis Tent Life Tigerland 285 Encasing his head in a great wide-mouthed gumla, or earthen pot.
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